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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.22, 3,550.38 and 2,260.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.22, 3,550.38 and 2,260.34 is: 3,394.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.22 : 3,550.38 = 2,260.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.22/3,550.38 = 2,260.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.22x = 3,550.38 × 2,260.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.22x = 8,025,065.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,025,065.93/2,364.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.38

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