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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.19, 3,514.31 and 2,082.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.19, 3,514.31 and 2,082.84 is: 3,126.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.19 : 3,514.31 = 2,082.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.19/3,514.31 = 2,082.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.19x = 3,514.31 × 2,082.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.19x = 7,319,745.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,319,745.44/2,341.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.51

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