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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.61, 3,241.20 and 2,035.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.61, 3,241.20 and 2,035.43 is: 2,801.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.61 : 3,241.20 = 2,035.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.61/3,241.20 = 2,035.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.61x = 3,241.20 × 2,035.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.61x = 6,597,236.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,597,236.44/2,354.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,801.84

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