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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.92, 3,518.10 and 2,080.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.92, 3,518.10 and 2,080.17 is: 3,105.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.92 : 3,518.10 = 2,080.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.92/3,518.10 = 2,080.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.92x = 3,518.10 × 2,080.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.92x = 7,318,246.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,318,246.08/2,356.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.00

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