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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.20, 3,238.08 and 2,300.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.20, 3,238.08 and 2,300.18 is: 3,167.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.20 : 3,238.08 = 2,300.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.20/3,238.08 = 2,300.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.20x = 3,238.08 × 2,300.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.20x = 7,448,166.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,448,166.85/2,351.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.82

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