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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.56, 3,463.97 and 2,343.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.56, 3,463.97 and 2,343.89 is: 3,232.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.56 : 3,463.97 = 2,343.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.56/3,463.97 = 2,343.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.56x = 3,463.97 × 2,343.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.56x = 8,119,135.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,119,135.60/2,511.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,232.71

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