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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,767.55, 5,197.46 and 2,350.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,767.55, 5,197.46 and 2,350.32 is: 3,242.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,767.55 : 5,197.46 = 2,350.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,767.55/5,197.46 = 2,350.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,767.55x = 5,197.46 × 2,350.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,767.55x = 12,215,694.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,215,694.19/3,767.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.34

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