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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,523.56, 3,766.84 and 2,338.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,523.56, 3,766.84 and 2,338.26 is: 3,490.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,523.56 : 3,766.84 = 2,338.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,523.56/3,766.84 = 2,338.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,523.56x = 3,766.84 × 2,338.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,523.56x = 8,807,851.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,807,851.30/2,523.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.25

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