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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.43, 3,233.35 and 2,114.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.43, 3,233.35 and 2,114.03 is: 2,915.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.43 : 3,233.35 = 2,114.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.43/3,233.35 = 2,114.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.43x = 3,233.35 × 2,114.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.43x = 6,835,398.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,835,398.90/2,344.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,915.59

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