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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350, 3,506.76 and 2,038.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350, 3,506.76 and 2,038.96 is: 3,042.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350 : 3,506.76 = 2,038.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350/3,506.76 = 2,038.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350x = 3,506.76 × 2,038.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350x = 7,150,143.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,150,143.37/2,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.61

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