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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.26, 3,235.10 and 1,504.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.26, 3,235.10 and 1,504.98 is: 2,076.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.26 : 3,235.10 = 1,504.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.26/3,235.10 = 1,504.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.26x = 3,235.10 × 1,504.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.26x = 4,868,760.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,868,760.80/2,344.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,076.89

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