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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.73, 3,536.14 and 2,240.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.73, 3,536.14 and 2,240.65 is: 3,360.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.73 : 3,536.14 = 2,240.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.73/3,536.14 = 2,240.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.73x = 3,536.14 × 2,240.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.73x = 7,923,246.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,923,246.49/2,357.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.54

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