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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.94, 3,236.91 and 1,996.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.94, 3,236.91 and 1,996.13 is: 2,748.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.94 : 3,236.91 = 1,996.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.94/3,236.91 = 1,996.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.94x = 3,236.91 × 1,996.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.94x = 6,461,276.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,461,276.97/2,350.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,748.39

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