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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.34, 3,250.44 and 2,118.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.34, 3,250.44 and 2,118.51 is: 2,922.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.34 : 3,250.44 = 2,118.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.34/3,250.44 = 2,118.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.34x = 3,250.44 × 2,118.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.34x = 6,886,089.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,886,089.64/2,356.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,922.37

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