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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.92, 3,251.46 and 2,001.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.92, 3,251.46 and 2,001.36 is: 2,760.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.92 : 3,251.46 = 2,001.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.92/3,251.46 = 2,001.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.92x = 3,251.46 × 2,001.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.92x = 6,507,341.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,507,341.99/2,356.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,760.95

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