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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.44, 3,238.42 and 1,484.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.44, 3,238.42 and 1,484.16 is: 2,048.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.44 : 3,238.42 = 1,484.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.44/3,238.42 = 1,484.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.44x = 3,238.42 × 1,484.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.44x = 4,806,333.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,806,333.43/2,346.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.35

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