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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.28, 3,251.04 and 1,516.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.28, 3,251.04 and 1,516.40 is: 2,094.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.28 : 3,251.04 = 1,516.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.28/3,251.04 = 1,516.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.28x = 3,251.04 × 1,516.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.28x = 4,929,877.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,929,877.06/2,354.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,094.01

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