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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387.97, 3,566.07 and 2,362.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387.97, 3,566.07 and 2,362.23 is: 3,527.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387.97 : 3,566.07 = 2,362.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387.97/3,566.07 = 2,362.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387.97x = 3,566.07 × 2,362.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387.97x = 8,423,877.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,423,877.54/2,387.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.63

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