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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.72, 3,490.31 and 2,104.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.72, 3,490.31 and 2,104.44 is: 3,142.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.72 : 3,490.31 = 2,104.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.72/3,490.31 = 2,104.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.72x = 3,490.31 × 2,104.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.72x = 7,345,145.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,345,145.35/2,337.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.01

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