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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.85, 3,552.42 and 2,357.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.85, 3,552.42 and 2,357.99 is: 3,539.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.85 : 3,552.42 = 2,357.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.85/3,552.42 = 2,357.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.85x = 3,552.42 × 2,357.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.85x = 8,376,553.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,376,553.07/2,366.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.11

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