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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.38, 3,566.01 and 2,291.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.38, 3,566.01 and 2,291.66 is: 3,430.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.38 : 3,566.01 = 2,291.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.38/3,566.01 = 2,291.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.38x = 3,566.01 × 2,291.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.38x = 8,172,082.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,172,082.48/2,382.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.22

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