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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.06, 3,582.37 and 2,288.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.06, 3,582.37 and 2,288.08 is: 3,430.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.06 : 3,582.37 = 2,288.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.06/3,582.37 = 2,288.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.06x = 3,582.37 × 2,288.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.06x = 8,196,749.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,196,749.15/2,389.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.95

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