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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.35, 3,550.17 and 2,356.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.35, 3,550.17 and 2,356.49 is: 3,536.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.35 : 3,550.17 = 2,356.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.35/3,550.17 = 2,356.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.35x = 3,550.17 × 2,356.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.35x = 8,365,922.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,365,922.35/2,365.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,536.86

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