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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.68, 3,246.12 and 2,123.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.68, 3,246.12 and 2,123.28 is: 2,928.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.68 : 3,246.12 = 2,123.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.68/3,246.12 = 2,123.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.68x = 3,246.12 × 2,123.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.68x = 6,892,421.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,892,421.67/2,353.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,928.36

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