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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.16, 3,513.36 and 1,996.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.16, 3,513.36 and 1,996.68 is: 2,993.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.16 : 3,513.36 = 1,996.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.16/3,513.36 = 1,996.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.16x = 3,513.36 × 1,996.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.16x = 7,015,055.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,015,055.64/2,343.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,993.84

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