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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.85, 3,514.58 and 2,348.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.85, 3,514.58 and 2,348.61 is: 3,496.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.85 : 3,514.58 = 2,348.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.85/3,514.58 = 2,348.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.85x = 3,514.58 × 2,348.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.85x = 8,254,365.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,254,365.99/2,360.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,496.35

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