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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.76, 3,496.32 and 2,079.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.76, 3,496.32 and 2,079.58 is: 3,110.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.76 : 3,496.32 = 2,079.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.76/3,496.32 = 2,079.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.76x = 3,496.32 × 2,079.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.76x = 7,270,877.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,270,877.15/2,337.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.19

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