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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.42, 3,239.89 and 2,161.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.42, 3,239.89 and 2,161.92 is: 2,982.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.42 : 3,239.89 = 2,161.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.42/3,239.89 = 2,161.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.42x = 3,239.89 × 2,161.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.42x = 7,004,377.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,004,377.58/2,348.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,982.59

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