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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.49, 3,251.46 and 2,022.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.49, 3,251.46 and 2,022.58 is: 2,791.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.49 : 3,251.46 = 2,022.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.49/3,251.46 = 2,022.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.49x = 3,251.46 × 2,022.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.49x = 6,576,337.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,576,337.97/2,355.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,791.92

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