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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.14, 3,243.24 and 2,126.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.14, 3,243.24 and 2,126.25 is: 2,935.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.14 : 3,243.24 = 2,126.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.14/3,243.24 = 2,126.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.14x = 3,243.24 × 2,126.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.14x = 6,895,939.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,895,939.05/2,349.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,935.52

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