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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.18, 3,251.16 and 2,064.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.18, 3,251.16 and 2,064.72 is: 2,842.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.18 : 3,251.16 = 2,064.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.18/3,251.16 = 2,064.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.18x = 3,251.16 × 2,064.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.18x = 6,712,735.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,712,735.08/2,361.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,842.96

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