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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.82, 3,246.79 and 1,603.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.82, 3,246.79 and 1,603.49 is: 2,214.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.82 : 3,246.79 = 1,603.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.82/3,246.79 = 1,603.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.82x = 3,246.79 × 1,603.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.82x = 5,206,195.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,206,195.30/2,350.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,214.63

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