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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.80, 3,527.70 and 2,198.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.80, 3,527.70 and 2,198.20 is: 3,297.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.80 : 3,527.70 = 2,198.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.80/3,527.70 = 2,198.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.80x = 3,527.70 × 2,198.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.80x = 7,754,590.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,754,590.14/2,351.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,297.30

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