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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.62, 3,523.59 and 2,242.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.62, 3,523.59 and 2,242.76 is: 3,367.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.62 : 3,523.59 = 2,242.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.62/3,523.59 = 2,242.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.62x = 3,523.59 × 2,242.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.62x = 7,902,549.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,902,549.09/2,346.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.64

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