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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.58, 3,566.60 and 2,287.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.58, 3,566.60 and 2,287.96 is: 3,407.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.58 : 3,566.60 = 2,287.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.58/3,566.60 = 2,287.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.58x = 3,566.60 × 2,287.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.58x = 8,160,238.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,160,238.14/2,394.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.80

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