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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.84, 3,253.56 and 2,158.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.84, 3,253.56 and 2,158.98 is: 2,981.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.84 : 3,253.56 = 2,158.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.84/3,253.56 = 2,158.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.84x = 3,253.56 × 2,158.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.84x = 7,024,370.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,024,370.97/2,355.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,981.68

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