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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.59, 3,655.41 and 2,358.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.59, 3,655.41 and 2,358.60 is: 3,532.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.59 : 3,655.41 = 2,358.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.59/3,655.41 = 2,358.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.59x = 3,655.41 × 2,358.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.59x = 8,621,650.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,621,650.03/2,440.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,532.61

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