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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.49, 4,230.01 and 2,354.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.49, 4,230.01 and 2,354.21 is: 3,250.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.49 : 4,230.01 = 2,354.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.49/4,230.01 = 2,354.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.49x = 4,230.01 × 2,354.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.49x = 9,958,340.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,958,340.05/3,063.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.65

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