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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.60, 3,509.46 and 2,048.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.60, 3,509.46 and 2,048.41 is: 3,070.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.60 : 3,509.46 = 2,048.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.60/3,509.46 = 2,048.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.60x = 3,509.46 × 2,048.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.60x = 7,188,812.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,188,812.96/2,341.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,070.04

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