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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.69, 3,512.06 and 2,081.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.69, 3,512.06 and 2,081.34 is: 3,124.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.69 : 3,512.06 = 2,081.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.69/3,512.06 = 2,081.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.69x = 3,512.06 × 2,081.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.69x = 7,309,780.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,309,780.55/2,339.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.26

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