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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.48, 3,511.38 and 2,321.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.48, 3,511.38 and 2,321.56 is: 3,485.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.48 : 3,511.38 = 2,321.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.48/3,511.38 = 2,321.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.48x = 3,511.38 × 2,321.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.48x = 8,151,879.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,151,879.35/2,338.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.97

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