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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.42, 3,516.27 and 2,335.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.42, 3,516.27 and 2,335.32 is: 3,477.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.42 : 3,516.27 = 2,335.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.42/3,516.27 = 2,335.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.42x = 3,516.27 × 2,335.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.42x = 8,211,615.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,211,615.66/2,361.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,477.41

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