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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.70, 3,237.41 and 2,299.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.70, 3,237.41 and 2,299.67 is: 3,167.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.70 : 3,237.41 = 2,299.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.70/3,237.41 = 2,299.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.70x = 3,237.41 × 2,299.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.70x = 7,444,963.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,444,963.16/2,350.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.13

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