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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.19, 3,503.86 and 1,981.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.19, 3,503.86 and 1,981.43 is: 2,955.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.19 : 3,503.86 = 1,981.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.19/3,503.86 = 1,981.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.19x = 3,503.86 × 1,981.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.19x = 6,942,653.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,942,653.32/2,349.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,955.34

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