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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.12, 3,286.33 and 2,276.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.12, 3,286.33 and 2,276.00 is: 3,141.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.12 : 3,286.33 = 2,276.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.12/3,286.33 = 2,276.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.12x = 3,286.33 × 2,276.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.12x = 7,479,678.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,479,678.88/2,381.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.25

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