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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.30, 3,516.45 and 2,328.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.30, 3,516.45 and 2,328.10 is: 3,492.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.30 : 3,516.45 = 2,328.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.30/3,516.45 = 2,328.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.30x = 3,516.45 × 2,328.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.30x = 8,186,647.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,186,647.25/2,344.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.15

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