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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.31, 4,013.72 and 2,343.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.31, 4,013.72 and 2,343.16 is: 3,515.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.31 : 4,013.72 = 2,343.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.31/4,013.72 = 2,343.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.31x = 4,013.72 × 2,343.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.31x = 9,404,788.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,404,788.16/2,675.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,515.40

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