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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.28, 3,286.67 and 2,353.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.28, 3,286.67 and 2,353.54 is: 3,226.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.28 : 3,286.67 = 2,353.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.28/3,286.67 = 2,353.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.28x = 3,286.67 × 2,353.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.28x = 7,735,309.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,735,309.31/2,397.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.70

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