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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.93, 3,506.25 and 2,177.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.93, 3,506.25 and 2,177.62 is: 3,250.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.93 : 3,506.25 = 2,177.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.93/3,506.25 = 2,177.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.93x = 3,506.25 × 2,177.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.93x = 7,635,279.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,635,279.53/2,348.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.53

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