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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.12, 3,531.56 and 2,116.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.12, 3,531.56 and 2,116.72 is: 3,160.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.12 : 3,531.56 = 2,116.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.12/3,531.56 = 2,116.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.12x = 3,531.56 × 2,116.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.12x = 7,475,323.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,475,323.68/2,365.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.65

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