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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.35, 3,622.41 and 2,343.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.35, 3,622.41 and 2,343.09 is: 3,235.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.35 : 3,622.41 = 2,343.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.35/3,622.41 = 2,343.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.35x = 3,622.41 × 2,343.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.35x = 8,487,632.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,487,632.65/2,623.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,235.42

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