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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.04, 3,494.50 and 2,167.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.04, 3,494.50 and 2,167.28 is: 3,235.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.04 : 3,494.50 = 2,167.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.04/3,494.50 = 2,167.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.04x = 3,494.50 × 2,167.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.04x = 7,573,559.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,573,559.96/2,341.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,235.13

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