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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.22, 3,508.98 and 2,088.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.22, 3,508.98 and 2,088.02 is: 3,122.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.22 : 3,508.98 = 2,088.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.22/3,508.98 = 2,088.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.22x = 3,508.98 × 2,088.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.22x = 7,326,820.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,326,820.42/2,346.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.82

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