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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.05, 3,544.54 and 2,217.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.05, 3,544.54 and 2,217.43 is: 3,323.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.05 : 3,544.54 = 2,217.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.05/3,544.54 = 2,217.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.05x = 3,544.54 × 2,217.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.05x = 7,859,769.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,859,769.33/2,365.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,323.30

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