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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.38, 3,520.02 and 2,302.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.38, 3,520.02 and 2,302.89 is: 3,457.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.38 : 3,520.02 = 2,302.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.38/3,520.02 = 2,302.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.38x = 3,520.02 × 2,302.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.38x = 8,106,218.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,106,218.86/2,344.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,457.72

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