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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.30, 3,539.98 and 2,243.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.30, 3,539.98 and 2,243.21 is: 3,364.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.30 : 3,539.98 = 2,243.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.30/3,539.98 = 2,243.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.30x = 3,539.98 × 2,243.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.30x = 7,940,930.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,940,930.19/2,360.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.37

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