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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.77, 3,509.55 and 2,274.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.77, 3,509.55 and 2,274.51 is: 3,405.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.77 : 3,509.55 = 2,274.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.77/3,509.55 = 2,274.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.77x = 3,509.55 × 2,274.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.77x = 7,982,506.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,982,506.57/2,343.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.85

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