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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.48, 3,223.04 and 2,126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.48, 3,223.04 and 2,126.96 is: 2,919.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.48 : 3,223.04 = 2,126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.48/3,223.04 = 2,126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.48x = 3,223.04 × 2,126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.48x = 6,855,277.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,855,277.16/2,348.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,919.03

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