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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.25, 3,533.23 and 2,041.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.25, 3,533.23 and 2,041.77 is: 3,074.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.25 : 3,533.23 = 2,041.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.25/3,533.23 = 2,041.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.25x = 3,533.23 × 2,041.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.25x = 7,214,043.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,214,043.02/2,346.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.71

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