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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.94, 3,243 and 2,095.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.94, 3,243 and 2,095.86 is: 2,898.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.94 : 3,243 = 2,095.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.94/3,243 = 2,095.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.94x = 3,243 × 2,095.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.94x = 6,796,873.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,796,873.98/2,344.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,898.53

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