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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.26, 3,533.34 and 2,152.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.26, 3,533.34 and 2,152.52 is: 3,225.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.26 : 3,533.34 = 2,152.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.26/3,533.34 = 2,152.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.26x = 3,533.34 × 2,152.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.26x = 7,605,585.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,605,585.02/2,358.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225.08

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