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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.22, 3,502.98 and 2,084.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.22, 3,502.98 and 2,084.03 is: 3,116.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.22 : 3,502.98 = 2,084.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.22/3,502.98 = 2,084.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.22x = 3,502.98 × 2,084.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.22x = 7,300,297.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,300,297.89/2,342.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,116.83

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