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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.27, 3,575.64 and 2,228.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.27, 3,575.64 and 2,228.79 is: 3,342.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.27 : 3,575.64 = 2,228.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.27/3,575.64 = 2,228.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.27x = 3,575.64 × 2,228.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.27x = 7,969,350.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,969,350.68/2,384.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.47

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