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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.78, 3,491.83 and 2,076.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.78, 3,491.83 and 2,076.60 is: 3,105.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.78 : 3,491.83 = 2,076.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.78/3,491.83 = 2,076.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.78x = 3,491.83 × 2,076.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.78x = 7,251,134.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,251,134.18/2,334.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.70

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