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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,118.74, 5,683.43 and 2,350

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,118.74, 5,683.43 and 2,350 is: 3,242.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,118.74 : 5,683.43 = 2,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,118.74/5,683.43 = 2,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,118.74x = 5,683.43 × 2,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,118.74x = 13,356,060.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,356,060.50/4,118.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.75

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