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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.26, 3,540.02 and 2,189.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.26, 3,540.02 and 2,189.72 is: 3,301.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.26 : 3,540.02 = 2,189.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.26/3,540.02 = 2,189.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.26x = 3,540.02 × 2,189.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.26x = 7,751,652.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,751,652.59/2,348.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.02

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