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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.49, 3,535.19 and 1,317.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.49, 3,535.19 and 1,317.97 is: 1,977.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.49 : 3,535.19 = 1,317.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.49/3,535.19 = 1,317.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.49x = 3,535.19 × 1,317.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.49x = 4,659,284.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,659,284.55/2,356.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,977.21

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