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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.26, 3,202.92 and 2,341.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.26, 3,202.92 and 2,341.62 is: 3,191.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.26 : 3,202.92 = 2,341.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.26/3,202.92 = 2,341.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.26x = 3,202.92 × 2,341.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.26x = 7,500,021.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,500,021.53/2,350.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,191.15

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