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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,187.94, 4,398.12 and 2,350.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,187.94, 4,398.12 and 2,350.63 is: 3,242.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,187.94 : 4,398.12 = 2,350.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,187.94/4,398.12 = 2,350.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,187.94x = 4,398.12 × 2,350.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,187.94x = 10,338,352.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,338,352.82/3,187.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.96

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