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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.24, 3,519.32 and 2,238.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.24, 3,519.32 and 2,238.89 is: 3,355.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.24 : 3,519.32 = 2,238.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.24/3,519.32 = 2,238.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.24x = 3,519.32 × 2,238.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.24x = 7,879,341.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,879,341.56/2,348.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.43

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