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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.60, 3,548.40 and 2,123.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.60, 3,548.40 and 2,123.20 is: 3,184.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.60 : 3,548.40 = 2,123.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.60/3,548.40 = 2,123.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.60x = 3,548.40 × 2,123.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.60x = 7,533,962.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,533,962.88/2,365.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,184.80

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