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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.76, 3,531.24 and 2,365.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.76, 3,531.24 and 2,365.47 is: 3,520.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.76 : 3,531.24 = 2,365.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.76/3,531.24 = 2,365.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.76x = 3,531.24 × 2,365.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.76x = 8,353,042.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,353,042.28/2,372.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,520.39

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