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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.24, 3,539.89 and 2,243.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.24, 3,539.89 and 2,243.15 is: 3,364.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.24 : 3,539.89 = 2,243.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.24/3,539.89 = 2,243.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.24x = 3,539.89 × 2,243.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.24x = 7,940,504.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,940,504.25/2,360.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.28

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