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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.56, 3,523.20 and 2,056.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.56, 3,523.20 and 2,056.96 is: 3,085.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.56 : 3,523.20 = 2,056.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.56/3,523.20 = 2,056.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.56x = 3,523.20 × 2,056.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.56x = 7,247,081.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,247,081.47/2,348.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.76

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