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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,936.67, 4,050.86 and 2,350.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,936.67, 4,050.86 and 2,350.23 is: 3,241.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,936.67 : 4,050.86 = 2,350.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,936.67/4,050.86 = 2,350.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,936.67x = 4,050.86 × 2,350.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,936.67x = 9,520,440.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,520,440.95/2,936.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,241.92

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