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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.32, 3,923.52 and 2,353.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.32, 3,923.52 and 2,353.91 is: 3,531.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.32 : 3,923.52 = 2,353.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.32/3,923.52 = 2,353.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.32x = 3,923.52 × 2,353.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.32x = 9,235,584.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,235,584.52/2,615.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.34

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