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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.83, 3,537.78 and 2,241.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.83, 3,537.78 and 2,241.75 is: 3,362.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.83 : 3,537.78 = 2,241.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.83/3,537.78 = 2,241.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.83x = 3,537.78 × 2,241.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.83x = 7,930,818.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,930,818.32/2,358.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.19

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