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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.56, 3,541.64 and 2,152.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.56, 3,541.64 and 2,152.38 is: 3,244.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.56 : 3,541.64 = 2,152.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.56/3,541.64 = 2,152.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.56x = 3,541.64 × 2,152.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.56x = 7,622,955.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,622,955.10/2,349.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.42

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