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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.74, 3,503.78 and 2,084.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.74, 3,503.78 and 2,084.56 is: 3,117.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.74 : 3,503.78 = 2,084.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.74/3,503.78 = 2,084.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.74x = 3,503.78 × 2,084.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.74x = 7,303,839.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,303,839.64/2,342.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,117.65

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