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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,112.98, 5,674.86 and 2,344.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,112.98, 5,674.86 and 2,344.34 is: 3,234.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,112.98 : 5,674.86 = 2,344.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,112.98/5,674.86 = 2,344.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,112.98x = 5,674.86 × 2,344.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,112.98x = 13,303,815.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,303,815.48/4,112.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,234.59

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