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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.87, 3,468.89 and 2,152.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.87, 3,468.89 and 2,152.55 is: 3,213.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.87 : 3,468.89 = 2,152.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.87/3,468.89 = 2,152.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.87x = 3,468.89 × 2,152.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.87x = 7,466,973.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,466,973.22/2,323.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,213.17

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