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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.18, 3,504.42 and 2,084.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.18, 3,504.42 and 2,084.88 is: 3,118.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.18 : 3,504.42 = 2,084.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.18/3,504.42 = 2,084.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.18x = 3,504.42 × 2,084.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.18x = 7,306,295.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,306,295.17/2,343.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,118.11

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