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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.94, 3,512.85 and 2,017.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.94, 3,512.85 and 2,017.12 is: 3,023.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.94 : 3,512.85 = 2,017.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.94/3,512.85 = 2,017.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.94x = 3,512.85 × 2,017.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.94x = 7,085,839.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,085,839.99/2,343.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.05

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