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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.84, 3,815.97 and 2,344.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.84, 3,815.97 and 2,344.72 is: 3,510.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.84 : 3,815.97 = 2,344.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.84/3,815.97 = 2,344.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.84x = 3,815.97 × 2,344.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.84x = 8,947,381.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,947,381.18/2,548.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.37

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