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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,112.14, 5,674.98 and 2,344.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,112.14, 5,674.98 and 2,344.12 is: 3,235.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,112.14 : 5,674.98 = 2,344.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,112.14/5,674.98 = 2,344.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,112.14x = 5,674.98 × 2,344.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,112.14x = 13,302,834.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,302,834.12/4,112.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,235.01

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