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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.24, 3,576.60 and 2,365.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.24, 3,576.60 and 2,365.14 is: 3,549.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.24 : 3,576.60 = 2,365.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.24/3,576.60 = 2,365.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.24x = 3,576.60 × 2,365.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.24x = 8,459,159.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,459,159.72/2,383.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.44

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