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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.44, 3,512.96 and 2,182.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.44, 3,512.96 and 2,182.12 is: 3,257.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.44 : 3,512.96 = 2,182.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.44/3,512.96 = 2,182.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.44x = 3,512.96 × 2,182.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.44x = 7,665,700.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,665,700.28/2,353.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.23

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