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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.97, 3,522.50 and 2,051.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.97, 3,522.50 and 2,051.53 is: 3,063.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.97 : 3,522.50 = 2,051.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.97/3,522.50 = 2,051.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.97x = 3,522.50 × 2,051.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.97x = 7,226,514.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,226,514.43/2,358.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.42

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