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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.48, 3,535.76 and 2,240.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.48, 3,535.76 and 2,240.40 is: 3,360.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.48 : 3,535.76 = 2,240.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.48/3,535.76 = 2,240.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.48x = 3,535.76 × 2,240.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.48x = 7,921,522.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,921,522.31/2,357.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.17

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