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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.94, 3,241.62 and 2,094.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.94, 3,241.62 and 2,094.86 is: 2,897.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.94 : 3,241.62 = 2,094.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.94/3,241.62 = 2,094.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.94x = 3,241.62 × 2,094.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.94x = 6,790,748.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,790,748.18/2,343.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,897.15

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