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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.45, 3,244.01 and 2,164.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.45, 3,244.01 and 2,164.92 is: 2,986.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.45 : 3,244.01 = 2,164.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.45/3,244.01 = 2,164.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.45x = 3,244.01 × 2,164.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.45x = 7,023,011.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,023,011.30/2,351.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,986.68

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