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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.72, 3,539.16 and 2,168.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.72, 3,539.16 and 2,168.64 is: 3,253.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.72 : 3,539.16 = 2,168.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.72/3,539.16 = 2,168.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.72x = 3,539.16 × 2,168.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.72x = 7,675,163.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,675,163.94/2,358.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.95

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