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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.60, 3,234.94 and 2,173.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.60, 3,234.94 and 2,173.43 is: 2,993.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.60 : 3,234.94 = 2,173.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.60/3,234.94 = 2,173.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.60x = 3,234.94 × 2,173.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.60x = 7,030,918.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,030,918.30/2,348.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,993.67

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