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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.85, 3,516.56 and 2,137.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.85, 3,516.56 and 2,137.01 is: 3,196.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.85 : 3,516.56 = 2,137.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.85/3,516.56 = 2,137.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.85x = 3,516.56 × 2,137.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.85x = 7,514,913.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,514,913.20/2,350.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.68

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