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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.94, 3,512.42 and 2,081.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.94, 3,512.42 and 2,081.60 is: 3,124.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.94 : 3,512.42 = 2,081.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.94/3,512.42 = 2,081.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.94x = 3,512.42 × 2,081.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.94x = 7,311,453.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,311,453.47/2,339.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.63

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