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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.60, 3,518.88 and 2,212.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.60, 3,518.88 and 2,212.92 is: 3,314.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.60 : 3,518.88 = 2,212.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.60/3,518.88 = 2,212.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.60x = 3,518.88 × 2,212.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.60x = 7,786,999.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,786,999.93/2,349.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.18

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