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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.14, 3,244.62 and 2,127.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.14, 3,244.62 and 2,127.25 is: 2,936.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.14 : 3,244.62 = 2,127.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.14/3,244.62 = 2,127.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.14x = 3,244.62 × 2,127.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.14x = 6,902,117.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,902,117.90/2,350.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,936.90

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