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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.53, 3,513.69 and 2,277.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.53, 3,513.69 and 2,277.26 is: 3,409.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.53 : 3,513.69 = 2,277.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.53/3,513.69 = 2,277.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.53x = 3,513.69 × 2,277.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.53x = 8,001,585.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,001,585.69/2,346.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.97

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