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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,968.25, 4,458.56 and 2,356.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,968.25, 4,458.56 and 2,356.23 is: 3,539.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,968.25 : 4,458.56 = 2,356.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,968.25/4,458.56 = 2,356.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,968.25x = 4,458.56 × 2,356.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,968.25x = 10,505,381.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,505,381.05/2,968.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.25

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