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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.77, 4,157.51 and 2,352.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.77, 4,157.51 and 2,352.57 is: 3,242.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.77 : 4,157.51 = 2,352.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.77/4,157.51 = 2,352.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.77x = 4,157.51 × 2,352.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.77x = 9,780,821.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,780,821.54/3,016.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.15

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