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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.37, 3,248.96 and 2,104.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.37, 3,248.96 and 2,104.09 is: 2,904.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.37 : 3,248.96 = 2,104.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.37/3,248.96 = 2,104.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.37x = 3,248.96 × 2,104.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.37x = 6,836,085.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,836,085.60/2,353.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,904.81

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