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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.32, 3,552.36 and 2,073.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.32, 3,552.36 and 2,073.72 is: 3,114.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.32 : 3,552.36 = 2,073.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.32/3,552.36 = 2,073.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.32x = 3,552.36 × 2,073.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.32x = 7,366,599.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,366,599.98/2,365.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.42

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