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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,738.37, 4,111.09 and 2,350.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,738.37, 4,111.09 and 2,350.86 is: 3,529.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,738.37 : 4,111.09 = 2,350.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,738.37/4,111.09 = 2,350.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,738.37x = 4,111.09 × 2,350.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,738.37x = 9,664,613.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,664,613.19/2,738.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,529.33

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