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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.74, 3,521.19 and 2,161.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.74, 3,521.19 and 2,161.86 is: 3,246.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.74 : 3,521.19 = 2,161.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.74/3,521.19 = 2,161.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.74x = 3,521.19 × 2,161.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.74x = 7,612,319.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,612,319.81/2,344.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,246.55

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