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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.94, 3,594.34 and 2,316.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.94, 3,594.34 and 2,316.80 is: 3,469.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.94 : 3,594.34 = 2,316.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.94/3,594.34 = 2,316.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.94x = 3,594.34 × 2,316.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.94x = 8,327,366.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,327,366.91/2,399.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,469.82

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