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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.07, 3,497.95 and 1,277.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.07, 3,497.95 and 1,277.16 is: 1,914.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.07 : 3,497.95 = 1,277.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.07/3,497.95 = 1,277.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.07x = 3,497.95 × 1,277.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.07x = 4,467,441.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,467,441.82/2,334.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,914.01

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