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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.64, 3,510.56 and 2,180.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.64, 3,510.56 and 2,180.76 is: 3,255.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.64 : 3,510.56 = 2,180.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.64/3,510.56 = 2,180.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.64x = 3,510.56 × 2,180.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.64x = 7,655,688.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,655,688.83/2,351.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.47

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