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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.36, 3,555.72 and 2,321.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.36, 3,555.72 and 2,321.52 is: 3,478.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.36 : 3,555.72 = 2,321.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.36/3,555.72 = 2,321.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.36x = 3,555.72 × 2,321.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.36x = 8,254,675.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,254,675.09/2,373.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,478.05

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