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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.52, 3,508.93 and 2,048.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.52, 3,508.93 and 2,048.14 is: 3,066.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.52 : 3,508.93 = 2,048.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.52/3,508.93 = 2,048.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.52x = 3,508.93 × 2,048.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.52x = 7,186,779.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,186,779.89/2,343.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.66

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