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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,345.76, 3,241.17 and 2,050.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,345.76, 3,241.17 and 2,050.56 is: 2,833.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,345.76 : 3,241.17 = 2,050.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,345.76/3,241.17 = 2,050.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,345.76x = 3,241.17 × 2,050.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,345.76x = 6,646,213.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,646,213.56/2,345.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,833.29

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