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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.35, 3,527.79 and 2,144.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.35, 3,527.79 and 2,144.51 is: 3,207.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.35 : 3,527.79 = 2,144.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.35/3,527.79 = 2,144.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.35x = 3,527.79 × 2,144.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.35x = 7,565,380.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,565,380.93/2,358.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,207.91

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