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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.12, 3,254.40 and 2,001.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.12, 3,254.40 and 2,001.92 is: 2,763.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.12 : 3,254.40 = 2,001.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.12/3,254.40 = 2,001.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.12x = 3,254.40 × 2,001.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.12x = 6,515,048.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,515,048.45/2,357.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,763.99

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