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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.65, 3,485.52 and 2,248.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.65, 3,485.52 and 2,248.49 is: 3,368.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.65 : 3,485.52 = 2,248.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.65/3,485.52 = 2,248.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.65x = 3,485.52 × 2,248.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.65x = 7,837,139.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,837,139.44/2,326.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.42

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