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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.52, 3,502.59 and 1,923.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.52, 3,502.59 and 1,923.63 is: 2,884.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.52 : 3,502.59 = 1,923.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.52/3,502.59 = 1,923.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.52x = 3,502.59 × 1,923.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.52x = 6,737,687.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,737,687.20/2,335.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,884.88

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