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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.48, 3,514.86 and 2,317.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.48, 3,514.86 and 2,317.40 is: 3,468.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.48 : 3,514.86 = 2,317.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.48/3,514.86 = 2,317.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.48x = 3,514.86 × 2,317.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.48x = 8,145,336.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,145,336.56/2,348.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.34

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