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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.14, 3,591.51 and 2,344.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.14, 3,591.51 and 2,344.94 is: 3,234.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.14 : 3,591.51 = 2,344.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.14/3,591.51 = 2,344.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.14x = 3,591.51 × 2,344.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.14x = 8,421,875.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,421,875.46/2,604.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,234.03

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