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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.96, 3,542.59 and 2,328.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.96, 3,542.59 and 2,328.52 is: 3,513.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.96 : 3,542.59 = 2,328.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.96/3,542.59 = 2,328.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.96x = 3,542.59 × 2,328.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.96x = 8,248,991.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,248,991.67/2,347.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.26

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