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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.97, 3,552.63 and 2,305.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.97, 3,552.63 and 2,305.60 is: 3,435.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.97 : 3,552.63 = 2,305.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.97/3,552.63 = 2,305.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.97x = 3,552.63 × 2,305.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.97x = 8,190,926.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,190,926.20/2,383.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,435.84

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