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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.32, 3,246.10 and 1,602.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.32, 3,246.10 and 1,602.99 is: 2,213.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.32 : 3,246.10 = 1,602.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.32/3,246.10 = 1,602.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.32x = 3,246.10 × 1,602.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.32x = 5,203,465.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,203,465.84/2,350.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,213.94

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