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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.52, 3,859.92 and 2,351.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.52, 3,859.92 and 2,351.09 is: 3,243.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.52 : 3,859.92 = 2,351.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.52/3,859.92 = 2,351.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.52x = 3,859.92 × 2,351.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.52x = 9,075,000.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,075,000.01/2,797.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,243.95

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