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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.20, 3,514.32 and 2,082.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.20, 3,514.32 and 2,082.84 is: 3,126.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.20 : 3,514.32 = 2,082.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.20/3,514.32 = 2,082.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.20x = 3,514.32 × 2,082.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.20x = 7,319,766.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,319,766.27/2,341.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.50

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