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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.84, 3,699.41 and 2,344.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.84, 3,699.41 and 2,344.91 is: 3,520.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.84 : 3,699.41 = 2,344.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.84/3,699.41 = 2,344.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.84x = 3,699.41 × 2,344.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.84x = 8,674,753.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,674,753.28/2,463.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,520.83

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