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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,141.08, 4,335.24 and 2,348.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,141.08, 4,335.24 and 2,348.37 is: 3,241.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,141.08 : 4,335.24 = 2,348.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,141.08/4,335.24 = 2,348.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,141.08x = 4,335.24 × 2,348.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,141.08x = 10,180,758.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,180,758.40/3,141.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,241.17

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