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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.68, 3,512.85 and 1,994.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.68, 3,512.85 and 1,994.76 is: 2,988.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.68 : 3,512.85 = 1,994.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.68/3,512.85 = 1,994.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.68x = 3,512.85 × 1,994.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.68x = 7,007,292.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,007,292.67/2,344.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,988.59

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