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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,638.31, 3,945.65 and 2,347.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,638.31, 3,945.65 and 2,347.52 is: 3,510.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,638.31 : 3,945.65 = 2,347.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,638.31/3,945.65 = 2,347.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,638.31x = 3,945.65 × 2,347.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,638.31x = 9,262,460.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,262,460.82/2,638.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.76

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