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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.23, 3,533.73 and 2,075.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.23, 3,533.73 and 2,075.63 is: 3,098.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.23 : 3,533.73 = 2,075.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.23/3,533.73 = 2,075.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.23x = 3,533.73 × 2,075.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.23x = 7,334,690.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,334,690.55/2,367.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.43

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