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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.22, 3,572.43 and 2,293.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.22, 3,572.43 and 2,293.10 is: 3,435.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.22 : 3,572.43 = 2,293.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.22/3,572.43 = 2,293.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.22x = 3,572.43 × 2,293.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.22x = 8,191,921.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,191,921.37/2,384.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,435.89

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