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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,638.62, 3,946.26 and 2,348.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,638.62, 3,946.26 and 2,348.19 is: 3,511.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,638.62 : 3,946.26 = 2,348.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,638.62/3,946.26 = 2,348.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,638.62x = 3,946.26 × 2,348.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,638.62x = 9,266,568.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,266,568.27/2,638.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.90

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