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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.58, 4,304.37 and 2,355.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.58, 4,304.37 and 2,355.50 is: 3,533.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.58 : 4,304.37 = 2,355.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.58/4,304.37 = 2,355.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.58x = 4,304.37 × 2,355.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.58x = 10,138,943.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,138,943.54/2,869.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.25

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