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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.09, 3,247.49 and 2,071.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.09, 3,247.49 and 2,071.78 is: 2,855.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.09 : 3,247.49 = 2,071.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.09/3,247.49 = 2,071.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.09x = 3,247.49 × 2,071.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.09x = 6,728,081.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,728,081.89/2,356.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,855.62

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