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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,670.96, 5,064.24 and 2,344

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,670.96, 5,064.24 and 2,344 is: 3,233.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,670.96 : 5,064.24 = 2,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,670.96/5,064.24 = 2,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,670.96x = 5,064.24 × 2,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,670.96x = 11,870,578.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,870,578.56/3,670.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,233.64

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