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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.32, 3,555.96 and 2,032.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.32, 3,555.96 and 2,032.68 is: 3,032.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.32 : 3,555.96 = 2,032.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.32/3,555.96 = 2,032.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.32x = 3,555.96 × 2,032.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.32x = 7,228,128.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,228,128.77/2,383.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.80

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