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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.24, 3,530.64 and 2,044.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.24, 3,530.64 and 2,044.32 is: 3,060.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.24 : 3,530.64 = 2,044.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.24/3,530.64 = 2,044.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.24x = 3,530.64 × 2,044.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.24x = 7,217,757.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,217,757.96/2,358.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.65

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