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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.02, 3,242.79 and 1,564.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.02, 3,242.79 and 1,564.32 is: 2,158.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.02 : 3,242.79 = 1,564.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.02/3,242.79 = 1,564.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.02x = 3,242.79 × 1,564.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.02x = 5,072,761.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,072,761.25/2,350.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,158.60

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