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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.49, 3,523.38 and 2,242.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.49, 3,523.38 and 2,242.61 is: 3,367.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.49 : 3,523.38 = 2,242.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.49/3,523.38 = 2,242.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.49x = 3,523.38 × 2,242.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.49x = 7,901,567.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,901,567.22/2,346.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.40

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