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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.06, 3,580.88 and 2,287.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.06, 3,580.88 and 2,287.08 is: 3,429.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.06 : 3,580.88 = 2,287.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.06/3,580.88 = 2,287.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.06x = 3,580.88 × 2,287.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.06x = 8,189,747.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,189,747.60/2,388.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.46

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