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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.48, 3,240.48 and 1,520

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.48, 3,240.48 and 1,520 is: 2,097.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.48 : 3,240.48 = 1,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.48/3,240.48 = 1,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.48x = 3,240.48 × 1,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.48x = 4,925,529.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,925,529.60/2,348.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,097.33

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