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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.06, 3,582.09 and 2,261.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.06, 3,582.09 and 2,261.70 is: 3,392.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.06 : 3,582.09 = 2,261.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.06/3,582.09 = 2,261.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.06x = 3,582.09 × 2,261.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.06x = 8,101,612.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,101,612.95/2,388.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.55

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