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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.67, 3,495.58 and 2,263.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.67, 3,495.58 and 2,263.40 is: 3,377.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.67 : 3,495.58 = 2,263.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.67/3,495.58 = 2,263.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.67x = 3,495.58 × 2,263.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.67x = 7,911,895.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,911,895.77/2,342.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.30

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