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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.01, 3,250.97 and 2,018.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.01, 3,250.97 and 2,018.53 is: 2,793.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.01 : 3,250.97 = 2,018.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.01/3,250.97 = 2,018.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.01x = 3,250.97 × 2,018.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.01x = 6,562,180.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,562,180.47/2,349.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,793.59

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