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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.28, 3,545.82 and 2,121.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.28, 3,545.82 and 2,121.48 is: 3,178.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.28 : 3,545.82 = 2,121.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.28/3,545.82 = 2,121.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.28x = 3,545.82 × 2,121.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.28x = 7,522,386.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,522,386.21/2,366.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,178.99

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