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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,112.33, 5,674.97 and 2,343.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,112.33, 5,674.97 and 2,343.90 is: 3,234.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,112.33 : 5,674.97 = 2,343.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,112.33/5,674.97 = 2,343.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,112.33x = 5,674.97 × 2,343.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,112.33x = 13,301,550.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,301,550.46/4,112.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,234.56

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