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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.08, 3,536.76 and 2,257.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.08, 3,536.76 and 2,257.04 is: 3,393.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.08 : 3,536.76 = 2,257.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.08/3,536.76 = 2,257.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.08x = 3,536.76 × 2,257.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.08x = 7,982,608.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,982,608.79/2,352.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.85

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