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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.14, 3,451.70 and 2,244.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.14, 3,451.70 and 2,244.98 is: 3,348.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.14 : 3,451.70 = 2,244.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.14/3,451.70 = 2,244.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.14x = 3,451.70 × 2,244.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.14x = 7,748,997.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,748,997.47/2,314.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.54

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