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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.24, 3,577.56 and 2,243.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.24, 3,577.56 and 2,243.20 is: 3,358.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.24 : 3,577.56 = 2,243.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.24/3,577.56 = 2,243.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.24x = 3,577.56 × 2,243.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.24x = 8,025,182.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,025,182.59/2,389.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.89

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