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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.99, 4,337.82 and 2,363.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.99, 4,337.82 and 2,363.67 is: 3,253.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.99 : 4,337.82 = 2,363.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.99/4,337.82 = 2,363.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.99x = 4,337.82 × 2,363.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.99x = 10,253,175.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,253,175.00/3,150.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.95

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