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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.04, 3,250.44 and 1,516.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.04, 3,250.44 and 1,516.42 is: 2,092.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.04 : 3,250.44 = 1,516.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.04/3,250.44 = 1,516.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.04x = 3,250.44 × 1,516.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.04x = 4,929,032.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,929,032.22/2,355.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,092.97

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