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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.41, 3,522.09 and 2,016.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.41, 3,522.09 and 2,016.36 is: 3,029.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.41 : 3,522.09 = 2,016.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.41/3,522.09 = 2,016.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.41x = 3,522.09 × 2,016.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.41x = 7,101,801.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,101,801.39/2,344.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.25

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