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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.44, 3,508.49 and 2,179.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.44, 3,508.49 and 2,179.12 is: 3,252.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.44 : 3,508.49 = 2,179.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.44/3,508.49 = 2,179.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.44x = 3,508.49 × 2,179.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.44x = 7,645,420.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,645,420.73/2,350.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.76

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