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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.45, 3,577.88 and 2,299.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.45, 3,577.88 and 2,299.60 is: 3,444.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.45 : 3,577.88 = 2,299.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.45/3,577.88 = 2,299.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.45x = 3,577.88 × 2,299.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.45x = 8,227,703.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,227,703.07/2,388.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.78

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