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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.82, 3,541.23 and 2,218.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.82, 3,541.23 and 2,218.26 is: 3,327.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.82 : 3,541.23 = 2,218.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.82/3,541.23 = 2,218.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.82x = 3,541.23 × 2,218.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.82x = 7,855,368.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,855,368.86/2,360.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,327.39

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