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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.52, 3,576.12 and 2,191.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.52, 3,576.12 and 2,191.12 is: 3,284.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.52 : 3,576.12 = 2,191.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.52/3,576.12 = 2,191.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.52x = 3,576.12 × 2,191.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.52x = 7,835,708.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,835,708.05/2,385.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.70

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