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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,491.04, 3,435.66 and 2,323.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,491.04, 3,435.66 and 2,323.37 is: 3,204.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,491.04 : 3,435.66 = 2,323.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,491.04/3,435.66 = 2,323.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,491.04x = 3,435.66 × 2,323.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,491.04x = 7,982,309.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,982,309.37/2,491.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.41

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