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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.38, 3,501.23 and 2,397.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.38, 3,501.23 and 2,397.33 is: 3,310.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.38 : 3,501.23 = 2,397.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.38/3,501.23 = 2,397.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.38x = 3,501.23 × 2,397.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.38x = 8,393,591.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,393,591.73/2,535.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,310.58

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