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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.29, 3,531.95 and 2,276.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.29, 3,531.95 and 2,276.27 is: 3,409.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.29 : 3,531.95 = 2,276.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.29/3,531.95 = 2,276.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.29x = 3,531.95 × 2,276.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.29x = 8,039,642.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,039,642.79/2,358.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.11

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