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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.21, 3,247.22 and 1,969.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.21, 3,247.22 and 1,969.86 is: 2,717.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.21 : 3,247.22 = 1,969.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.21/3,247.22 = 1,969.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.21x = 3,247.22 × 1,969.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.21x = 6,396,558.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,396,558.94/2,354.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,717.08

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