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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.38, 3,833.31 and 2,346.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.38, 3,833.31 and 2,346.36 is: 3,528.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.38 : 3,833.31 = 2,346.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.38/3,833.31 = 2,346.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.38x = 3,833.31 × 2,346.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.38x = 8,994,325.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,994,325.25/2,549.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.04

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