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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.30, 3,381.62 and 2,357.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.30, 3,381.62 and 2,357.04 is: 3,251.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.30 : 3,381.62 = 2,357.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.30/3,381.62 = 2,357.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.30x = 3,381.62 × 2,357.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.30x = 7,970,613.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,970,613.60/2,451.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.59

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