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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.70, 3,237.95 and 1,996.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.70, 3,237.95 and 1,996.88 is: 2,749.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.70 : 3,237.95 = 1,996.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.70/3,237.95 = 1,996.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.70x = 3,237.95 × 1,996.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.70x = 6,465,786.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,465,786.40/2,351.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,749.41

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