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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.84, 3,532.79 and 2,276.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.84, 3,532.79 and 2,276.83 is: 3,409.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.84 : 3,532.79 = 2,276.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.84/3,532.79 = 2,276.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.84x = 3,532.79 × 2,276.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.84x = 8,043,559.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,043,559.12/2,358.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.96

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