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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.08, 3,535.26 and 2,256.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.08, 3,535.26 and 2,256.04 is: 3,392.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.08 : 3,535.26 = 2,256.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.08/3,535.26 = 2,256.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.08x = 3,535.26 × 2,256.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.08x = 7,975,687.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,975,687.97/2,351.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.35

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