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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.44, 3,508.50 and 2,179.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.44, 3,508.50 and 2,179.13 is: 3,252.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.44 : 3,508.50 = 2,179.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.44/3,508.50 = 2,179.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.44x = 3,508.50 × 2,179.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.44x = 7,645,460.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,645,460.06/2,350.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.78

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