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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.88, 3,545.48 and 2,323.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.88, 3,545.48 and 2,323.36 is: 3,456.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.88 : 3,545.48 = 2,323.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.88/3,545.48 = 2,323.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.88x = 3,545.48 × 2,323.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.88x = 8,237,426.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,237,426.41/2,382.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,456.92

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