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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.52, 3,235.32 and 2,180.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.52, 3,235.32 and 2,180.04 is: 3,003.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.52 : 3,235.32 = 2,180.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.52/3,235.32 = 2,180.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.52x = 3,235.32 × 2,180.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.52x = 7,053,127.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,053,127.01/2,348.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.22

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