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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.48, 3,512.88 and 2,322.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.48, 3,512.88 and 2,322.56 is: 3,487.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.48 : 3,512.88 = 2,322.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.48/3,512.88 = 2,322.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.48x = 3,512.88 × 2,322.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.48x = 8,158,874.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,158,874.57/2,339.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.47

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