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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.58, 3,241.89 and 2,073.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.58, 3,241.89 and 2,073.78 is: 2,855.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.58 : 3,241.89 = 2,073.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.58/3,241.89 = 2,073.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.58x = 3,241.89 × 2,073.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.58x = 6,722,966.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,722,966.64/2,354.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,855.27

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