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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.45, 3,535.86 and 2,279.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.45, 3,535.86 and 2,279.41 is: 3,411.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.45 : 3,535.86 = 2,279.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.45/3,535.86 = 2,279.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.45x = 3,535.86 × 2,279.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.45x = 8,059,674.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,059,674.64/2,362.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.57

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