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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.80, 3,482.52 and 2,301.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.80, 3,482.52 and 2,301.60 is: 3,418.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.80 : 3,482.52 = 2,301.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.80/3,482.52 = 2,301.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.80x = 3,482.52 × 2,301.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.80x = 8,015,368.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,015,368.03/2,344.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,418.36

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