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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.79, 3,631.64 and 2,332.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.79, 3,631.64 and 2,332.67 is: 3,495.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.79 : 3,631.64 = 2,332.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.79/3,631.64 = 2,332.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.79x = 3,631.64 × 2,332.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.79x = 8,471,387.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,471,387.86/2,423.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.10

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