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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.46, 3,241.74 and 1,999.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.46, 3,241.74 and 1,999.62 is: 2,753.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.46 : 3,241.74 = 1,999.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.46/3,241.74 = 1,999.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.46x = 3,241.74 × 1,999.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.46x = 6,482,248.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,482,248.14/2,354.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.18

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