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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.60, 3,528.90 and 2,117.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.60, 3,528.90 and 2,117.70 is: 3,176.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.60 : 3,528.90 = 2,117.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.60/3,528.90 = 2,117.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.60x = 3,528.90 × 2,117.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.60x = 7,473,151.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,473,151.53/2,352.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,176.55

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