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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.42, 3,517.75 and 2,336.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.42, 3,517.75 and 2,336.32 is: 3,478.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.42 : 3,517.75 = 2,336.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.42/3,517.75 = 2,336.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.42x = 3,517.75 × 2,336.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.42x = 8,218,589.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,218,589.68/2,362.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,478.89

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