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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.16, 3,237.12 and 2,091.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.16, 3,237.12 and 2,091.72 is: 2,876.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.16 : 3,237.12 = 2,091.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.16/3,237.12 = 2,091.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.16x = 3,237.12 × 2,091.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.16x = 6,771,148.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,771,148.65/2,354.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,876.25

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