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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.34, 3,548.55 and 2,358.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.34, 3,548.55 and 2,358.87 is: 3,540.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.34 : 3,548.55 = 2,358.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.34/3,548.55 = 2,358.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.34x = 3,548.55 × 2,358.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.34x = 8,370,568.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,370,568.14/2,364.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.34

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