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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,345.16, 3,507.24 and 2,086.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,345.16, 3,507.24 and 2,086.68 is: 3,120.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,345.16 : 3,507.24 = 2,086.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,345.16/3,507.24 = 2,086.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,345.16x = 3,507.24 × 2,086.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,345.16x = 7,318,487.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,318,487.56/2,345.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.68

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