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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.30, 3,266.58 and 2,329.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.30, 3,266.58 and 2,329.90 is: 3,236.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.30 : 3,266.58 = 2,329.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.30/3,266.58 = 2,329.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.30x = 3,266.58 × 2,329.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.30x = 7,610,804.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,610,804.74/2,351.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,236.85

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