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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,738.93, 4,111.94 and 2,351.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,738.93, 4,111.94 and 2,351.43 is: 3,530.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,738.93 : 4,111.94 = 2,351.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,738.93/4,111.94 = 2,351.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,738.93x = 4,111.94 × 2,351.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,738.93x = 9,668,927.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,668,927.32/2,738.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,530.18

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