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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.41, 3,520.59 and 2,015.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.41, 3,520.59 and 2,015.36 is: 3,027.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.41 : 3,520.59 = 2,015.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.41/3,520.59 = 2,015.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.41x = 3,520.59 × 2,015.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.41x = 7,095,228.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,095,228.58/2,343.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,027.74

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