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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.92, 3,548.22 and 2,159.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.92, 3,548.22 and 2,159.12 is: 3,235.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.92 : 3,548.22 = 2,159.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.92/3,548.22 = 2,159.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.92x = 3,548.22 × 2,159.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.92x = 7,661,032.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,661,032.77/2,367.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,235.34

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