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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.38, 3,583.86 and 2,333.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.38, 3,583.86 and 2,333.38 is: 3,507.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.38 : 3,583.86 = 2,333.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.38/3,583.86 = 2,333.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.38x = 3,583.86 × 2,333.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.38x = 8,362,507.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,362,507.25/2,384.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,507.20

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