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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.44, 3,242.31 and 2,095.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.44, 3,242.31 and 2,095.37 is: 2,897.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.44 : 3,242.31 = 2,095.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.44/3,242.31 = 2,095.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.44x = 3,242.31 × 2,095.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.44x = 6,793,822.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,793,822.89/2,344.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,897.84

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