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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.42, 3,261.67 and 2,063.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.42, 3,261.67 and 2,063.18 is: 2,853.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.42 : 3,261.67 = 2,063.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.42/3,261.67 = 2,063.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.42x = 3,261.67 × 2,063.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.42x = 6,729,390.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,729,390.84/2,358.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,853.35

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