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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.24, 3,215.52 and 2,183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.24, 3,215.52 and 2,183.52 is: 3,015.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.24 : 3,215.52 = 2,183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.24/3,215.52 = 2,183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.24x = 3,215.52 × 2,183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.24x = 7,021,152.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,021,152.23/2,328.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.65

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