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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.48, 3,194.82 and 2,339.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.48, 3,194.82 and 2,339.19 is: 3,184.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.48 : 3,194.82 = 2,339.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.48/3,194.82 = 2,339.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.48x = 3,194.82 × 2,339.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.48x = 7,473,291.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,473,291.00/2,346.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,184.89

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