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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341, 3,493.34 and 2,029.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341, 3,493.34 and 2,029.96 is: 3,029.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341 : 3,493.34 = 2,029.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341/3,493.34 = 2,029.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341x = 3,493.34 × 2,029.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341x = 7,091,340.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,091,340.47/2,341
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.19

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