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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.24, 3,538.08 and 2,060.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.24, 3,538.08 and 2,060.64 is: 3,099.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.24 : 3,538.08 = 2,060.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.24/3,538.08 = 2,060.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.24x = 3,538.08 × 2,060.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.24x = 7,290,709.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,290,709.17/2,352.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.48

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