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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.56, 3,277.52 and 2,276.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.56, 3,277.52 and 2,276.16 is: 3,121.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.56 : 3,277.52 = 2,276.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.56/3,277.52 = 2,276.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.56x = 3,277.52 × 2,276.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.56x = 7,460,148.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,460,148.54/2,389.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.98

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