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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.64, 3,538.66 and 1,422.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.64, 3,538.66 and 1,422.60 is: 2,134.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.64 : 3,538.66 = 1,422.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.64/3,538.66 = 1,422.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.64x = 3,538.66 × 1,422.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.64x = 5,034,097.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,034,097.72/2,358.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134.32

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