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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.28, 3,244.26 and 2,001.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.28, 3,244.26 and 2,001.46 is: 2,755.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.28 : 3,244.26 = 2,001.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.28/3,244.26 = 2,001.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.28x = 3,244.26 × 2,001.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.28x = 6,493,256.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,493,256.62/2,356.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,755.72

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