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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.48, 3,568.20 and 2,316.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.48, 3,568.20 and 2,316.18 is: 3,451.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.48 : 3,568.20 = 2,316.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.48/3,568.20 = 2,316.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.48x = 3,568.20 × 2,316.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.48x = 8,264,593.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,264,593.48/2,394.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,451.52

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