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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.20, 3,244.86 and 2,100.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.20, 3,244.86 and 2,100.72 is: 2,900.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.20 : 3,244.86 = 2,100.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.20/3,244.86 = 2,100.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.20x = 3,244.86 × 2,100.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.20x = 6,816,542.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,816,542.30/2,350.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,900.41

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