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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.01, 3,506.34 and 1,712.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.01, 3,506.34 and 1,712.45 is: 2,564.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.01 : 3,506.34 = 1,712.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.01/3,506.34 = 1,712.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.01x = 3,506.34 × 1,712.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.01x = 6,004,431.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,004,431.93/2,341.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.89

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