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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.42, 3,219.67 and 2,324.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.42, 3,219.67 and 2,324.50 is: 3,184.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.42 : 3,219.67 = 2,324.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.42/3,219.67 = 2,324.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.42x = 3,219.67 × 2,324.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.42x = 7,484,111.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,484,111.29/2,350.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,184.16

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