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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.26, 3,236.13 and 1,718.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.26, 3,236.13 and 1,718.98 is: 2,368.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.26 : 3,236.13 = 1,718.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.26/3,236.13 = 1,718.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.26x = 3,236.13 × 1,718.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.26x = 5,562,853.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,562,853.14/2,348.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,368.93

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