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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.83, 3,516.65 and 2,152.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.83, 3,516.65 and 2,152.46 is: 3,229.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.83 : 3,516.65 = 2,152.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.83/3,516.65 = 2,152.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.83x = 3,516.65 × 2,152.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.83x = 7,569,420.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,569,420.11/2,343.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,229.52

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