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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.72, 3,550.36 and 2,373.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.72, 3,550.36 and 2,373.17 is: 3,533.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.72 : 3,550.36 = 2,373.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.72/3,550.36 = 2,373.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.72x = 3,550.36 × 2,373.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.72x = 8,425,607.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,425,607.84/2,384.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.16

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