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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.64, 4,335.54 and 2,358.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.64, 4,335.54 and 2,358.32 is: 3,250.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.64 : 4,335.54 = 2,358.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.64/4,335.54 = 2,358.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.64x = 4,335.54 × 2,358.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.64x = 10,224,590.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,224,590.69/3,145.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.40

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