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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.96, 3,236.94 and 1,996.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.96, 3,236.94 and 1,996.14 is: 2,748.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.96 : 3,236.94 = 1,996.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.96/3,236.94 = 1,996.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.96x = 3,236.94 × 1,996.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.96x = 6,461,359.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,461,359.25/2,350.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,748.40

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