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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.46, 3,580.88 and 2,301.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.46, 3,580.88 and 2,301.60 is: 3,447.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.46 : 3,580.88 = 2,301.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.46/3,580.88 = 2,301.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.46x = 3,580.88 × 2,301.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.46x = 8,241,753.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,241,753.41/2,390.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,447.77

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