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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.16, 3,510.36 and 1,994.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.16, 3,510.36 and 1,994.66 is: 2,990.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.16 : 3,510.36 = 1,994.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.16/3,510.36 = 1,994.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.16x = 3,510.36 × 1,994.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.16x = 7,001,974.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,001,974.68/2,341.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,990.81

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