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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.24, 3,514.56 and 1,368.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.24, 3,514.56 and 1,368.04 is: 2,053.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.24 : 3,514.56 = 1,368.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.24/3,514.56 = 1,368.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.24x = 3,514.56 × 1,368.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.24x = 4,808,058.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,808,058.66/2,341.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,053.64

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