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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.99, 3,539.51 and 2,242.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.99, 3,539.51 and 2,242.90 is: 3,363.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.99 : 3,539.51 = 2,242.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.99/3,539.51 = 2,242.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.99x = 3,539.51 × 2,242.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.99x = 7,938,766.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,938,766.98/2,359.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.90

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