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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.48, 3,241.76 and 1,999.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.48, 3,241.76 and 1,999.70 is: 2,753.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.48 : 3,241.76 = 1,999.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.48/3,241.76 = 1,999.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.48x = 3,241.76 × 1,999.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.48x = 6,482,547.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,482,547.47/2,354.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.28

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