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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.20, 3,498.40 and 2,044.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.20, 3,498.40 and 2,044.80 is: 3,055.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.20 : 3,498.40 = 2,044.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.20/3,498.40 = 2,044.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.20x = 3,498.40 × 2,044.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.20x = 7,153,528.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,153,528.32/2,341.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.50

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