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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.72, 3,512.42 and 2,332.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.72, 3,512.42 and 2,332.88 is: 3,473.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.72 : 3,512.42 = 2,332.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.72/3,512.42 = 2,332.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.72x = 3,512.42 × 2,332.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.72x = 8,194,054.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,194,054.37/2,358.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,473.94

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