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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.38, 3,523.02 and 2,304.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.38, 3,523.02 and 2,304.89 is: 3,460.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.38 : 3,523.02 = 2,304.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.38/3,523.02 = 2,304.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.38x = 3,523.02 × 2,304.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.38x = 8,120,173.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,120,173.57/2,346.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.72

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