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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.72, 3,502.23 and 2,083.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.72, 3,502.23 and 2,083.53 is: 3,116.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.72 : 3,502.23 = 2,083.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.72/3,502.23 = 2,083.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.72x = 3,502.23 × 2,083.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.72x = 7,297,001.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,297,001.27/2,341.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,116.09

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