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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.16, 3,539.09 and 2,238.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.16, 3,539.09 and 2,238.43 is: 3,349.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.16 : 3,539.09 = 2,238.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.16/3,539.09 = 2,238.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.16x = 3,539.09 × 2,238.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.16x = 7,921,985.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,921,985.19/2,365.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.45

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