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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.24, 3,543.36 and 2,310.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.24, 3,543.36 and 2,310.35 is: 3,465.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.24 : 3,543.36 = 2,310.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.24/3,543.36 = 2,310.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.24x = 3,543.36 × 2,310.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.24x = 8,186,384.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,186,384.06/2,362.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.52

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