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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.28, 3,293.52 and 2,358.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.28, 3,293.52 and 2,358.54 is: 3,233.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.28 : 3,293.52 = 2,358.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.28/3,293.52 = 2,358.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.28x = 3,293.52 × 2,358.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.28x = 7,767,898.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,767,898.66/2,402.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,233.55

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