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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.54, 3,516.11 and 2,247.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.54, 3,516.11 and 2,247.81 is: 3,351.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.54 : 3,516.11 = 2,247.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.54/3,516.11 = 2,247.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.54x = 3,516.11 × 2,247.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.54x = 7,903,535.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,903,535.98/2,358.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,351.03

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