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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.48, 3,518.88 and 2,326.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.48, 3,518.88 and 2,326.56 is: 3,493.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.48 : 3,518.88 = 2,326.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.48/3,518.88 = 2,326.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.48x = 3,518.88 × 2,326.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.48x = 8,186,885.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,186,885.45/2,343.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.47

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