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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.62, 3,582.16 and 2,233.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.62, 3,582.16 and 2,233.14 is: 3,348.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.62 : 3,582.16 = 2,233.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.62/3,582.16 = 2,233.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.62x = 3,582.16 × 2,233.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.62x = 7,999,464.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,999,464.78/2,388.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.99

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