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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.76, 3,247.20 and 2,184.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.76, 3,247.20 and 2,184.71 is: 3,017.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.76 : 3,247.20 = 2,184.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.76/3,247.20 = 2,184.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.76x = 3,247.20 × 2,184.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.76x = 7,094,174.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,094,174.08/2,350.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.83

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