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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.91, 3,589.80 and 2,343.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.91, 3,589.80 and 2,343.96 is: 3,484.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.91 : 3,589.80 = 2,343.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.91/3,589.80 = 2,343.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.91x = 3,589.80 × 2,343.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.91x = 8,414,347.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,414,347.61/2,414.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.33

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