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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.72, 4,614.73 and 2,350.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.72, 4,614.73 and 2,350.20 is: 3,239.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.72 : 4,614.73 = 2,350.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.72/4,614.73 = 2,350.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.72x = 4,614.73 × 2,350.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.72x = 10,845,538.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,845,538.45/3,347.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.68

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