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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.58, 4,159.96 and 2,353.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.58, 4,159.96 and 2,353.19 is: 3,245.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.58 : 4,159.96 = 2,353.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.58/4,159.96 = 2,353.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.58x = 4,159.96 × 2,353.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.58x = 9,789,149.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,789,149.59/3,016.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.12

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