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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.53, 3,543.99 and 2,335.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.53, 3,543.99 and 2,335.62 is: 3,485.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.53 : 3,543.99 = 2,335.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.53/3,543.99 = 2,335.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.53x = 3,543.99 × 2,335.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.53x = 8,277,413.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,277,413.92/2,374.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.92

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