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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.26, 3,543.45 and 2,343.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.26, 3,543.45 and 2,343.02 is: 3,516.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.26 : 3,543.45 = 2,343.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.26/3,543.45 = 2,343.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.26x = 3,543.45 × 2,343.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.26x = 8,302,374.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,302,374.22/2,361.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,516.08

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