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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.75, 3,240.93 and 1,996.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.75, 3,240.93 and 1,996.09 is: 2,754.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.75 : 3,240.93 = 1,996.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.75/3,240.93 = 1,996.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.75x = 3,240.93 × 1,996.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.75x = 6,469,187.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,469,187.96/2,348.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,754.31

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