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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.52, 3,565.44 and 2,295.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.52, 3,565.44 and 2,295.76 is: 3,448.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.52 : 3,565.44 = 2,295.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.52/3,565.44 = 2,295.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.52x = 3,565.44 × 2,295.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.52x = 8,185,394.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,185,394.53/2,373.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,448.63

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