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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.38, 3,549.40 and 2,234.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.38, 3,549.40 and 2,234.51 is: 3,347.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.38 : 3,549.40 = 2,234.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.38/3,549.40 = 2,234.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.38x = 3,549.40 × 2,234.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.38x = 7,931,169.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,931,169.79/2,369.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,347.36

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