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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.22, 3,570.78 and 2,317.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.22, 3,570.78 and 2,317.92 is: 3,454.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.22 : 3,570.78 = 2,317.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.22/3,570.78 = 2,317.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.22x = 3,570.78 × 2,317.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.22x = 8,276,782.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,276,782.38/2,396.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.10

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