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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.44, 3,538.08 and 2,273.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.44, 3,538.08 and 2,273.56 is: 3,415.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.44 : 3,538.08 = 2,273.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.44/3,538.08 = 2,273.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.44x = 3,538.08 × 2,273.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.44x = 8,044,037.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,044,037.16/2,355.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.09

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