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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.79, 3,583.19 and 2,334.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.79, 3,583.19 and 2,334.12 is: 3,501.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.79 : 3,583.19 = 2,334.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.79/3,583.19 = 2,334.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.79x = 3,583.19 × 2,334.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.79x = 8,363,565.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,363,565.86/2,388.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.17

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