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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.66, 3,513.75 and 1,996.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.66, 3,513.75 and 1,996.18 is: 2,991.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.66 : 3,513.75 = 1,996.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.66/3,513.75 = 1,996.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.66x = 3,513.75 × 1,996.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.66x = 7,014,077.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,014,077.48/2,344.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,991.51

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