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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.20, 3,512.70 and 2,034.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.20, 3,512.70 and 2,034.60 is: 3,048.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.20 : 3,512.70 = 2,034.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.20/3,512.70 = 2,034.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.20x = 3,512.70 × 2,034.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.20x = 7,146,939.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,146,939.42/2,344.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.78

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