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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.20, 3,236.70 and 2,299.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.20, 3,236.70 and 2,299.18 is: 3,166.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.20 : 3,236.70 = 2,299.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.20/3,236.70 = 2,299.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.20x = 3,236.70 × 2,299.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.20x = 7,441,755.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,441,755.91/2,350.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.44

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