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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.68, 3,524.58 and 2,079.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.68, 3,524.58 and 2,079.14 is: 3,118.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.68 : 3,524.58 = 2,079.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.68/3,524.58 = 2,079.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.68x = 3,524.58 × 2,079.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.68x = 7,328,077.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,328,077.64/2,349.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,118.76

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