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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.15, 3,254.16 and 2,044.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.15, 3,254.16 and 2,044.30 is: 2,823.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.15 : 3,254.16 = 2,044.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.15/3,254.16 = 2,044.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.15x = 3,254.16 × 2,044.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.15x = 6,652,479.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,652,479.29/2,356.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,823.45

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