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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.44, 3,985.08 and 2,341.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.44, 3,985.08 and 2,341.40 is: 3,517.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.44 : 3,985.08 = 2,341.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.44/3,985.08 = 2,341.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.44x = 3,985.08 × 2,341.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.44x = 9,330,666.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,330,666.31/2,652.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,517.77

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