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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.41, 3,540.96 and 2,239.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.41, 3,540.96 and 2,239.68 is: 3,351.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.41 : 3,540.96 = 2,239.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.41/3,540.96 = 2,239.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.41x = 3,540.96 × 2,239.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.41x = 7,930,617.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,930,617.29/2,366.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,351.33

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