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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.97, 3,533.36 and 2,023.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.97, 3,533.36 and 2,023.92 is: 3,040.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.97 : 3,533.36 = 2,023.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.97/3,533.36 = 2,023.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.97x = 3,533.36 × 2,023.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.97x = 7,151,227.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,151,227.85/2,351.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.53

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