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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.40, 3,268.08 and 2,232.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.40, 3,268.08 and 2,232.52 is: 3,094.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.40 : 3,268.08 = 2,232.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.40/3,268.08 = 2,232.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.40x = 3,268.08 × 2,232.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.40x = 7,296,053.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,296,053.96/2,357.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.96

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