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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,981.10, 4,111.98 and 2,350.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,981.10, 4,111.98 and 2,350.64 is: 3,242.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,981.10 : 4,111.98 = 2,350.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,981.10/4,111.98 = 2,350.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,981.10x = 4,111.98 × 2,350.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,981.10x = 9,665,784.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,665,784.67/2,981.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.36

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