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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.61, 3,543.55 and 2,336.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.61, 3,543.55 and 2,336.45 is: 3,499.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.61 : 3,543.55 = 2,336.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.61/3,543.55 = 2,336.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.61x = 3,543.55 × 2,336.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.61x = 8,279,303.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,279,303.84/2,365.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.87

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