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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.68, 3,808.92 and 2,351.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.68, 3,808.92 and 2,351.67 is: 3,514.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.68 : 3,808.92 = 2,351.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.68/3,808.92 = 2,351.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.68x = 3,808.92 × 2,351.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.68x = 8,957,322.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,957,322.90/2,548.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.49

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