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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.82, 3,527.76 and 2,209.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.82, 3,527.76 and 2,209.26 is: 3,313.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.82 : 3,527.76 = 2,209.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.82/3,527.76 = 2,209.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.82x = 3,527.76 × 2,209.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.82x = 7,793,739.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,793,739.06/2,351.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.92

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