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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.52, 3,507.44 and 2,047.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.52, 3,507.44 and 2,047.14 is: 3,065.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.52 : 3,507.44 = 2,047.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.52/3,507.44 = 2,047.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.52x = 3,507.44 × 2,047.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.52x = 7,180,210.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,180,210.49/2,342.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,065.17

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