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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.51, 3,512.08 and 2,332.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.51, 3,512.08 and 2,332.62 is: 3,473.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.51 : 3,512.08 = 2,332.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.51/3,512.08 = 2,332.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.51x = 3,512.08 × 2,332.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.51x = 8,192,348.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,192,348.05/2,358.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,473.53

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