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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.93, 3,503.34 and 2,118.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.93, 3,503.34 and 2,118.42 is: 3,174.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.93 : 3,503.34 = 2,118.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.93/3,503.34 = 2,118.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.93x = 3,503.34 × 2,118.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.93x = 7,421,545.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,421,545.52/2,337.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,174.41

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