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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.22, 3,817.08 and 2,335.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.22, 3,817.08 and 2,335.59 is: 3,498.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.22 : 3,817.08 = 2,335.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.22/3,817.08 = 2,335.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.22x = 3,817.08 × 2,335.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.22x = 8,915,133.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,915,133.88/2,548.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.58

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