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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.96, 3,234.33 and 2,025.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.96, 3,234.33 and 2,025.71 is: 2,797.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.96 : 3,234.33 = 2,025.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.96/3,234.33 = 2,025.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.96x = 3,234.33 × 2,025.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.96x = 6,551,810.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,551,810.58/2,341.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,797.57

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