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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.95, 3,241.94 and 2,163.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.95, 3,241.94 and 2,163.42 is: 2,984.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.95 : 3,241.94 = 2,163.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.95/3,241.94 = 2,163.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.95x = 3,241.94 × 2,163.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.95x = 7,013,667.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,013,667.02/2,349.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,984.61

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