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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.66, 3,517.02 and 1,370.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.66, 3,517.02 and 1,370.10 is: 2,055.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.66 : 3,517.02 = 1,370.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.66/3,517.02 = 1,370.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.66x = 3,517.02 × 1,370.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.66x = 4,818,669.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,818,669.10/2,344.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.17

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