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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.38, 3,592.14 and 2,306.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.38, 3,592.14 and 2,306.24 is: 3,455.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.38 : 3,592.14 = 2,306.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.38/3,592.14 = 2,306.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.38x = 3,592.14 × 2,306.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.38x = 8,284,336.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,284,336.95/2,397.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.58

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