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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.12, 3,522.89 and 1,309.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.12, 3,522.89 and 1,309.16 is: 1,962.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.12 : 3,522.89 = 1,309.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.12/3,522.89 = 1,309.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.12x = 3,522.89 × 1,309.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.12x = 4,612,020.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,612,020.13/2,350.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,962.47

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