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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.46, 3,507.92 and 2,331.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.46, 3,507.92 and 2,331.36 is: 3,476.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.46 : 3,507.92 = 2,331.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.46/3,507.92 = 2,331.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.46x = 3,507.92 × 2,331.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.46x = 8,178,224.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,178,224.37/2,352.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.46

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