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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.18, 3,508.92 and 2,087.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.18, 3,508.92 and 2,087.88 is: 3,122.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.18 : 3,508.92 = 2,087.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.18/3,508.92 = 2,087.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.18x = 3,508.92 × 2,087.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.18x = 7,326,203.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,326,203.89/2,346.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.61

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