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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.66, 3,493.73 and 2,251.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.66, 3,493.73 and 2,251.24 is: 3,347.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.66 : 3,493.73 = 2,251.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.66/3,493.73 = 2,251.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.66x = 3,493.73 × 2,251.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.66x = 7,865,241.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,865,241.27/2,349.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,347.40

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