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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.46, 3,552.41 and 2,362.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.46, 3,552.41 and 2,362.54 is: 3,513.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.46 : 3,552.41 = 2,362.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.46/3,552.41 = 2,362.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.46x = 3,552.41 × 2,362.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.46x = 8,392,710.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,392,710.72/2,388.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.86

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