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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.57, 3,629.85 and 2,368.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.57, 3,629.85 and 2,368.89 is: 3,547.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.57 : 3,629.85 = 2,368.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.57/3,629.85 = 2,368.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.57x = 3,629.85 × 2,368.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.57x = 8,598,715.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,598,715.37/2,423.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.96

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