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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.74, 3,509.77 and 2,088.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.74, 3,509.77 and 2,088.56 is: 3,123.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.74 : 3,509.77 = 2,088.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.74/3,509.77 = 2,088.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.74x = 3,509.77 × 2,088.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.74x = 7,330,365.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,330,365.23/2,346.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.64

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