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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387.48, 3,577.30 and 2,296.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387.48, 3,577.30 and 2,296.35 is: 3,440.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387.48 : 3,577.30 = 2,296.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387.48/3,577.30 = 2,296.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387.48x = 3,577.30 × 2,296.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387.48x = 8,214,727.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,214,727.11/2,387.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.76

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