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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.18, 3,518.36 and 1,423.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.18, 3,518.36 and 1,423.98 is: 2,133.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.18 : 3,518.36 = 1,423.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.18/3,518.36 = 1,423.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.18x = 3,518.36 × 1,423.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.18x = 5,010,074.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,010,074.27/2,348.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,133.60

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