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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.43, 3,497.52 and 2,080.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.43, 3,497.52 and 2,080.18 is: 3,116.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.43 : 3,497.52 = 2,080.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.43/3,497.52 = 2,080.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.43x = 3,497.52 × 2,080.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.43x = 7,275,471.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,275,471.15/2,334.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,116.59

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