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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.39, 3,566.16 and 2,369.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.39, 3,566.16 and 2,369.52 is: 3,533.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.39 : 3,566.16 = 2,369.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.39/3,566.16 = 2,369.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.39x = 3,566.16 × 2,369.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.39x = 8,450,087.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,450,087.44/2,391.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.55

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