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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.93, 3,538.59 and 2,326.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.93, 3,538.59 and 2,326.95 is: 3,490.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.93 : 3,538.59 = 2,326.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.93/3,538.59 = 2,326.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.93x = 3,538.59 × 2,326.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.93x = 8,234,122.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,234,122.00/2,358.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.62

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