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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.72, 3,236.60 and 1,995.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.72, 3,236.60 and 1,995.94 is: 2,748.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.72 : 3,236.60 = 1,995.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.72/3,236.60 = 1,995.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.72x = 3,236.60 × 1,995.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.72x = 6,460,043.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,460,043.22/2,350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,748.12

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