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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.60, 3,512.16 and 2,273.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.60, 3,512.16 and 2,273.52 is: 3,407.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.60 : 3,512.16 = 2,273.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.60/3,512.16 = 2,273.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.60x = 3,512.16 × 2,273.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.60x = 7,984,966.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,984,966.00/2,343.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.14

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