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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.23, 3,536.88 and 2,241.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.23, 3,536.88 and 2,241.15 is: 3,361.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.23 : 3,536.88 = 2,241.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.23/3,536.88 = 2,241.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.23x = 3,536.88 × 2,241.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.23x = 7,926,678.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,926,678.61/2,358.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.29

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