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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387.73, 3,577.67 and 2,296.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387.73, 3,577.67 and 2,296.60 is: 3,441.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387.73 : 3,577.67 = 2,296.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387.73/3,577.67 = 2,296.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387.73x = 3,577.67 × 2,296.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387.73x = 8,216,476.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,216,476.92/2,387.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.12

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