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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.40, 3,501.60 and 2,046.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.40, 3,501.60 and 2,046.40 is: 3,069.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.40 : 3,501.60 = 2,046.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.40/3,501.60 = 2,046.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.40x = 3,501.60 × 2,046.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.40x = 7,165,674.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,165,674.24/2,334.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.60

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