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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.28, 3,251.76 and 2,354.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.28, 3,251.76 and 2,354.08 is: 3,241.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.28 : 3,251.76 = 2,354.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.28/3,251.76 = 2,354.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.28x = 3,251.76 × 2,354.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.28x = 7,654,903.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,654,903.18/2,361.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,241.84

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