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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.92, 3,498.26 and 2,080.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.92, 3,498.26 and 2,080.68 is: 3,117.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.92 : 3,498.26 = 2,080.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.92/3,498.26 = 2,080.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.92x = 3,498.26 × 2,080.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.92x = 7,278,759.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,278,759.62/2,334.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,117.35

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