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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.13, 3,516.21 and 1,027.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.13, 3,516.21 and 1,027.61 is: 1,541.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.13 : 3,516.21 = 1,027.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.13/3,516.21 = 1,027.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.13x = 3,516.21 × 1,027.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.13x = 3,613,274.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,613,274.98/2,344.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.42

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