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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.48, 3,574.80 and 2,394.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.48, 3,574.80 and 2,394.24 is: 3,569.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.48 : 3,574.80 = 2,394.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.48/3,574.80 = 2,394.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.48x = 3,574.80 × 2,394.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.48x = 8,558,929.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,558,929.15/2,397.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.97

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