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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.92, 3,598.83 and 2,328.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.92, 3,598.83 and 2,328.69 is: 3,193.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.92 : 3,598.83 = 2,328.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.92/3,598.83 = 2,328.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.92x = 3,598.83 × 2,328.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.92x = 8,380,559.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,380,559.43/2,623.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,193.91

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