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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,945.97, 4,411.17 and 2,358.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,945.97, 4,411.17 and 2,358.23 is: 3,531.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,945.97 : 4,411.17 = 2,358.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,945.97/4,411.17 = 2,358.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,945.97x = 4,411.17 × 2,358.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,945.97x = 10,402,531.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,402,531.37/2,945.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.11

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