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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.06, 3,540.89 and 2,151.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.06, 3,540.89 and 2,151.87 is: 3,243.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.06 : 3,540.89 = 2,151.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.06/3,540.89 = 2,151.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.06x = 3,540.89 × 2,151.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.06x = 7,619,524.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,619,524.20/2,349.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,243.65

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