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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,358.58, 5,034.42 and 2,263.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,358.58, 5,034.42 and 2,263.28 is: 3,392.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,358.58 : 5,034.42 = 2,263.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,358.58/5,034.42 = 2,263.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,358.58x = 5,034.42 × 2,263.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,358.58x = 11,394,276.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,394,276.93/3,358.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.59

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