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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.39, 3,251.32 and 2,092.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.39, 3,251.32 and 2,092.03 is: 2,885.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.39 : 3,251.32 = 2,092.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.39/3,251.32 = 2,092.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.39x = 3,251.32 × 2,092.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.39x = 6,801,845.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,801,845.62/2,357.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,885.33

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