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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.42, 3,566.73 and 2,349.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.42, 3,566.73 and 2,349.87 is: 3,504.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.42 : 3,566.73 = 2,349.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.42/3,566.73 = 2,349.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.42x = 3,566.73 × 2,349.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.42x = 8,381,351.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,381,351.83/2,391.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.76

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