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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,512.70, 5,258.93 and 2,328.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,512.70, 5,258.93 and 2,328.08 is: 3,485.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,512.70 : 5,258.93 = 2,328.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,512.70/5,258.93 = 2,328.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,512.70x = 5,258.93 × 2,328.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,512.70x = 12,243,171.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,243,171.82/3,512.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.40

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