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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.08, 3,246.72 and 2,003.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.08, 3,246.72 and 2,003.24 is: 2,758.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.08 : 3,246.72 = 2,003.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.08/3,246.72 = 2,003.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.08x = 3,246.72 × 2,003.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.08x = 6,503,959.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,503,959.37/2,358.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,758.16

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