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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.19, 3,243.12 and 1,287.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.19, 3,243.12 and 1,287.74 is: 1,777.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.19 : 3,243.12 = 1,287.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.19/3,243.12 = 1,287.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.19x = 3,243.12 × 1,287.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.19x = 4,176,303.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,176,303.46/2,350.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,777.01

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