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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.06, 3,542.39 and 2,152.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.06, 3,542.39 and 2,152.87 is: 3,245.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.06 : 3,542.39 = 2,152.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.06/3,542.39 = 2,152.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.06x = 3,542.39 × 2,152.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.06x = 7,626,305.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,626,305.16/2,350.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.15

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