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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.86, 3,242.71 and 1,512.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.86, 3,242.71 and 1,512.66 is: 2,086.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.86 : 3,242.71 = 1,512.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.86/3,242.71 = 1,512.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.86x = 3,242.71 × 1,512.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.86x = 4,905,117.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,905,117.71/2,350.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,086.52

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