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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.94, 3,631.86 and 2,332.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.94, 3,631.86 and 2,332.83 is: 3,495.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.94 : 3,631.86 = 2,332.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.94/3,631.86 = 2,332.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.94x = 3,631.86 × 2,332.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.94x = 8,472,511.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,472,511.96/2,423.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.35

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