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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.04, 3,530.40 and 2,247.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.04, 3,530.40 and 2,247.12 is: 3,374.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.04 : 3,530.40 = 2,247.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.04/3,530.40 = 2,247.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.04x = 3,530.40 × 2,247.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.04x = 7,933,232.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,933,232.45/2,351.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.35

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