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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.36, 3,533.78 and 2,148.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.36, 3,533.78 and 2,148.52 is: 3,213.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.36 : 3,533.78 = 2,148.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.36/3,533.78 = 2,148.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.36x = 3,533.78 × 2,148.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.36x = 7,592,397.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,592,397.01/2,362.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,213.90

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