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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.28, 3,568.62 and 2,156.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.28, 3,568.62 and 2,156.94 is: 3,228.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.28 : 3,568.62 = 2,156.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.28/3,568.62 = 2,156.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.28x = 3,568.62 × 2,156.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.28x = 7,697,299.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,697,299.22/2,384.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,228.35

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