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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.55, 3,517.23 and 1,359.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.55, 3,517.23 and 1,359.28 is: 2,035.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.55 : 3,517.23 = 1,359.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.55/3,517.23 = 1,359.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.55x = 3,517.23 × 1,359.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.55x = 4,780,888.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,780,888.20/2,348.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035.68

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