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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.40, 3,514.72 and 2,334.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.40, 3,514.72 and 2,334.32 is: 3,475.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.40 : 3,514.72 = 2,334.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.40/3,514.72 = 2,334.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.40x = 3,514.72 × 2,334.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.40x = 8,204,481.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,204,481.19/2,360.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.89

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