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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.76, 3,546.83 and 2,194.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.76, 3,546.83 and 2,194.24 is: 3,307.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.76 : 3,546.83 = 2,194.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.76/3,546.83 = 2,194.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.76x = 3,546.83 × 2,194.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.76x = 7,782,596.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,782,596.26/2,352.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,307.86

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