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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.68, 3,578.52 and 2,351.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.68, 3,578.52 and 2,351.72 is: 3,527.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.68 : 3,578.52 = 2,351.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.68/3,578.52 = 2,351.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.68x = 3,578.52 × 2,351.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.68x = 8,415,677.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,415,677.05/2,385.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.58

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