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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.47, 3,571.18 and 2,318.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.47, 3,571.18 and 2,318.17 is: 3,454.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.47 : 3,571.18 = 2,318.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.47/3,571.18 = 2,318.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.47x = 3,571.18 × 2,318.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.47x = 8,278,602.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,278,602.34/2,396.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.50

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