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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.52, 3,485.76 and 1,998.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.52, 3,485.76 and 1,998.08 is: 2,997.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.52 : 3,485.76 = 1,998.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.52/3,485.76 = 1,998.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.52x = 3,485.76 × 1,998.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.52x = 6,964,827.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,964,827.34/2,323.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,997.53

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