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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.97, 3,512.07 and 2,044.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.97, 3,512.07 and 2,044.53 is: 3,052.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.97 : 3,512.07 = 2,044.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.97/3,512.07 = 2,044.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.97x = 3,512.07 × 2,044.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.97x = 7,180,532.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,180,532.48/2,351.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,052.99

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