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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,523.99, 3,792.13 and 2,384.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,523.99, 3,792.13 and 2,384.11 is: 3,581.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,523.99 : 3,792.13 = 2,384.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,523.99/3,792.13 = 2,384.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,523.99x = 3,792.13 × 2,384.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,523.99x = 9,040,855.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,040,855.05/2,523.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,581.97

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