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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.22, 3,532.82 and 2,027.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.22, 3,532.82 and 2,027.26 is: 3,039.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.22 : 3,532.82 = 2,027.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.22/3,532.82 = 2,027.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.22x = 3,532.82 × 2,027.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.22x = 7,161,938.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,161,938.95/2,356.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.59

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