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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.18, 3,308.53 and 2,357.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.18, 3,308.53 and 2,357.91 is: 3,255.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.18 : 3,308.53 = 2,357.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.18/3,308.53 = 2,357.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.18x = 3,308.53 × 2,357.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.18x = 7,801,193.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,801,193.53/2,396.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.68

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