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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.98, 3,915.41 and 2,348.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.98, 3,915.41 and 2,348.18 is: 3,503.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.98 : 3,915.41 = 2,348.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.98/3,915.41 = 2,348.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.98x = 3,915.41 × 2,348.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.98x = 9,194,081.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,194,081.58/2,623.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,503.87

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