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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.29, 3,539.71 and 2,344.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.29, 3,539.71 and 2,344.54 is: 3,501.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.29 : 3,539.71 = 2,344.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.29/3,539.71 = 2,344.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.29x = 3,539.71 × 2,344.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.29x = 8,299,004.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,299,004.96/2,370.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.27

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