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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.72, 3,241.36 and 1,906.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.72, 3,241.36 and 1,906.84 is: 2,630.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.72 : 3,241.36 = 1,906.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.72/3,241.36 = 1,906.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.72x = 3,241.36 × 1,906.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.72x = 6,180,754.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,180,754.90/2,349.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,630.42

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