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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.46, 3,503.36 and 2,084.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.46, 3,503.36 and 2,084.28 is: 3,117.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.46 : 3,503.36 = 2,084.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.46/3,503.36 = 2,084.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.46x = 3,503.36 × 2,084.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.46x = 7,301,983.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,301,983.18/2,342.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,117.23

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