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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,890.24, 4,329.60 and 2,343.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,890.24, 4,329.60 and 2,343.04 is: 3,509.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,890.24 : 4,329.60 = 2,343.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,890.24/4,329.60 = 2,343.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,890.24x = 4,329.60 × 2,343.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,890.24x = 10,144,425.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,144,425.98/2,890.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,509.89

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