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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.62, 3,506.64 and 1,458.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.62, 3,506.64 and 1,458.96 is: 2,187.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.62 : 3,506.64 = 1,458.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.62/3,506.64 = 1,458.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.62x = 3,506.64 × 1,458.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.62x = 5,116,047.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,116,047.49/2,338.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,187.64

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