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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.62, 3,524.46 and 2,058.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.62, 3,524.46 and 2,058.42 is: 3,085.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.62 : 3,524.46 = 2,058.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.62/3,524.46 = 2,058.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.62x = 3,524.46 × 2,058.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.62x = 7,254,818.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,254,818.95/2,351.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.03

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