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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,523.28, 3,785.46 and 2,343.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,523.28, 3,785.46 and 2,343.28 is: 3,515.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,523.28 : 3,785.46 = 2,343.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,523.28/3,785.46 = 2,343.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,523.28x = 3,785.46 × 2,343.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,523.28x = 8,870,392.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,870,392.71/2,523.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,515.42

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