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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.56, 3,525.96 and 2,117.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.56, 3,525.96 and 2,117.04 is: 3,167.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.56 : 3,525.96 = 2,117.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.56/3,525.96 = 2,117.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.56x = 3,525.96 × 2,117.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.56x = 7,464,598.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,464,598.36/2,356.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.58

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