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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.12, 3,600.60 and 2,233.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.12, 3,600.60 and 2,233.09 is: 3,354.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.12 : 3,600.60 = 2,233.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.12/3,600.60 = 2,233.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.12x = 3,600.60 × 2,233.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.12x = 8,040,463.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,040,463.85/2,397.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.22

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