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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.68, 3,521.24 and 2,001.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.68, 3,521.24 and 2,001.20 is: 2,999.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.68 : 3,521.24 = 2,001.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.68/3,521.24 = 2,001.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.68x = 3,521.24 × 2,001.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.68x = 7,046,705.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,046,705.49/2,349.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,999.01

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