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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.52, 3,573.66 and 1,342.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.52, 3,573.66 and 1,342.35 is: 2,010.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.52 : 3,573.66 = 1,342.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.52/3,573.66 = 1,342.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.52x = 3,573.66 × 1,342.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.52x = 4,797,102.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,797,102.50/2,385.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,010.93

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