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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.24, 3,234.72 and 1,970.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.24, 3,234.72 and 1,970.28 is: 2,718.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.24 : 3,234.72 = 1,970.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.24/3,234.72 = 1,970.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.24x = 3,234.72 × 1,970.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.24x = 6,373,304.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,373,304.12/2,344.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,718.71

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