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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.22, 3,567.83 and 2,315.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.22, 3,567.83 and 2,315.92 is: 3,451.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.22 : 3,567.83 = 2,315.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.22/3,567.83 = 2,315.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.22x = 3,567.83 × 2,315.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.22x = 8,262,808.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,262,808.85/2,394.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,451.15

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