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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,112.61, 5,674.98 and 2,344.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,112.61, 5,674.98 and 2,344.11 is: 3,234.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,112.61 : 5,674.98 = 2,344.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,112.61/5,674.98 = 2,344.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,112.61x = 5,674.98 × 2,344.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,112.61x = 13,302,777.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,302,777.37/4,112.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,234.63

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