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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.16, 3,883.61 and 2,234.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.16, 3,883.61 and 2,234.31 is: 3,343.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.16 : 3,883.61 = 2,234.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.16/3,883.61 = 2,234.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.16x = 3,883.61 × 2,234.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.16x = 8,677,179.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,677,179.68/2,595.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.60

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