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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,434.36, 3,348.50 and 2,134.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,434.36, 3,348.50 and 2,134.12 is: 2,935.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,434.36 : 3,348.50 = 2,134.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,434.36/3,348.50 = 2,134.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,434.36x = 3,348.50 × 2,134.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,434.36x = 7,146,100.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,146,100.82/2,434.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,935.52

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