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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.82, 3,510.14 and 1,366.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.82, 3,510.14 and 1,366.88 is: 2,047.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.82 : 3,510.14 = 1,366.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.82/3,510.14 = 1,366.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.82x = 3,510.14 × 1,366.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.82x = 4,797,915.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,797,915.78/2,342.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.92

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