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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.82, 3,506.60 and 2,103.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.82, 3,506.60 and 2,103.78 is: 3,139.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.82 : 3,506.60 = 2,103.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.82/3,506.60 = 2,103.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.82x = 3,506.60 × 2,103.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.82x = 7,377,133.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,377,133.36/2,349.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.44

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