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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.12, 3,590.69 and 2,283.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.12, 3,590.69 and 2,283.32 is: 3,441.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.12 : 3,590.69 = 2,283.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.12/3,590.69 = 2,283.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.12x = 3,590.69 × 2,283.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.12x = 8,198,694.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,198,694.29/2,382.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.76

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