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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.93, 3,240.34 and 1,877.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.93, 3,240.34 and 1,877.31 is: 2,587.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.93 : 3,240.34 = 1,877.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.93/3,240.34 = 1,877.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.93x = 3,240.34 × 1,877.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.93x = 6,083,128.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,083,128.55/2,350.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,587.54

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