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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.90, 3,232.95 and 1,504.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.90, 3,232.95 and 1,504.07 is: 2,073.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.90 : 3,232.95 = 1,504.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.90/3,232.95 = 1,504.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.90x = 3,232.95 × 1,504.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.90x = 4,862,583.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,862,583.11/2,344.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.69

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