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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.60, 3,254.28 and 2,316.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.60, 3,254.28 and 2,316.40 is: 3,202.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.60 : 3,254.28 = 2,316.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.60/3,254.28 = 2,316.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.60x = 3,254.28 × 2,316.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.60x = 7,538,214.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,538,214.19/2,353.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,202.84

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