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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.48, 3,524.94 and 2,119.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.48, 3,524.94 and 2,119.92 is: 3,188.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.48 : 3,524.94 = 2,119.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.48/3,524.94 = 2,119.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.48x = 3,524.94 × 2,119.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.48x = 7,472,590.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,472,590.80/2,343.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,188.67

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