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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.52, 3,270.29 and 2,280.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.52, 3,270.29 and 2,280.46 is: 3,162.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.52 : 3,270.29 = 2,280.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.52/3,270.29 = 2,280.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.52x = 3,270.29 × 2,280.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.52x = 7,457,765.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,457,765.53/2,358.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.05

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