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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,017.58, 4,516.65 and 2,369.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,017.58, 4,516.65 and 2,369.58 is: 3,546.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,017.58 : 4,516.65 = 2,369.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,017.58/4,516.65 = 2,369.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,017.58x = 4,516.65 × 2,369.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,017.58x = 10,702,563.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,702,563.51/3,017.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.74

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