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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.08, 3,531.72 and 2,287.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.08, 3,531.72 and 2,287.52 is: 3,439.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.08 : 3,531.72 = 2,287.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.08/3,531.72 = 2,287.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.08x = 3,531.72 × 2,287.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.08x = 8,078,880.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,078,880.13/2,349.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.17

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