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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.40, 3,539.34 and 2,258.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.40, 3,539.34 and 2,258.10 is: 3,381.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.40 : 3,539.34 = 2,258.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.40/3,539.34 = 2,258.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.40x = 3,539.34 × 2,258.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.40x = 7,992,183.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,992,183.65/2,363.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.65

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