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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,814.62, 4,240.98 and 2,338.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,814.62, 4,240.98 and 2,338.34 is: 3,523.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,814.62 : 4,240.98 = 2,338.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,814.62/4,240.98 = 2,338.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,814.62x = 4,240.98 × 2,338.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,814.62x = 9,916,853.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,916,853.17/2,814.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,523.34

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