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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.99, 3,541.01 and 2,243.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.99, 3,541.01 and 2,243.90 is: 3,365.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.99 : 3,541.01 = 2,243.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.99/3,541.01 = 2,243.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.99x = 3,541.01 × 2,243.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.99x = 7,945,661.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,945,661.12/2,360.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.39

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