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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.59, 3,526.56 and 2,188.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.59, 3,526.56 and 2,188.77 is: 3,289.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.59 : 3,526.56 = 2,188.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.59/3,526.56 = 2,188.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.59x = 3,526.56 × 2,188.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.59x = 7,718,828.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,718,828.73/2,346.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.39

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