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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.59, 3,245.94 and 2,208.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.59, 3,245.94 and 2,208.89 is: 3,055.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.59 : 3,245.94 = 2,208.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.59/3,245.94 = 2,208.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.59x = 3,245.94 × 2,208.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.59x = 7,169,932.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,169,932.52/2,346.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.47

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