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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387.76, 3,557.02 and 2,315.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387.76, 3,557.02 and 2,315.21 is: 3,448.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387.76 : 3,557.02 = 2,315.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387.76/3,557.02 = 2,315.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387.76x = 3,557.02 × 2,315.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387.76x = 8,235,251.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,235,251.38/2,387.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,448.94

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