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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.70, 3,541.58 and 2,282.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.70, 3,541.58 and 2,282.69 is: 3,418.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.70 : 3,541.58 = 2,282.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.70/3,541.58 = 2,282.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.70x = 3,541.58 × 2,282.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.70x = 8,084,315.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,084,315.33/2,364.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,418.75

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