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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551.23, 3,517.97 and 2,350.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551.23, 3,517.97 and 2,350.35 is: 3,240.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551.23 : 3,517.97 = 2,350.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551.23/3,517.97 = 2,350.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551.23x = 3,517.97 × 2,350.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551.23x = 8,268,449.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,268,449.04/2,551.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,240.97

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