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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.16, 3,502.44 and 2,330.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.16, 3,502.44 and 2,330.96 is: 3,478.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.16 : 3,502.44 = 2,330.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.16/3,502.44 = 2,330.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.16x = 3,502.44 × 2,330.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.16x = 8,164,047.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,164,047.54/2,347.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,478.27

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