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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.34, 3,535.04 and 2,278.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.34, 3,535.04 and 2,278.33 is: 3,412.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.34 : 3,535.04 = 2,278.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.34/3,535.04 = 2,278.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.34x = 3,535.04 × 2,278.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.34x = 8,053,984.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,053,984.54/2,360.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.21

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