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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.28, 3,533.82 and 2,113.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.28, 3,533.82 and 2,113.48 is: 3,166.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.28 : 3,533.82 = 2,113.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.28/3,533.82 = 2,113.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.28x = 3,533.82 × 2,113.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.28x = 7,468,657.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,468,657.89/2,358.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.99

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