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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,447.41, 5,189.94 and 2,358.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,447.41, 5,189.94 and 2,358.63 is: 3,550.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,447.41 : 5,189.94 = 2,358.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,447.41/5,189.94 = 2,358.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,447.41x = 5,189.94 × 2,358.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,447.41x = 12,241,148.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,241,148.18/3,447.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.83

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