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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.44, 3,544.29 and 2,104.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.44, 3,544.29 and 2,104.22 is: 3,156.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.44 : 3,544.29 = 2,104.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.44/3,544.29 = 2,104.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.44x = 3,544.29 × 2,104.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.44x = 7,457,948.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,457,948.18/2,362.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.88

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