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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.81, 3,496.38 and 2,079.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.81, 3,496.38 and 2,079.62 is: 3,110.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.81 : 3,496.38 = 2,079.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.81/3,496.38 = 2,079.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.81x = 3,496.38 × 2,079.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.81x = 7,271,124.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,271,124.29/2,337.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.23

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