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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.52, 4,292.51 and 2,348.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.52, 4,292.51 and 2,348.15 is: 3,518.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.52 : 4,292.51 = 2,348.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.52/4,292.51 = 2,348.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.52x = 4,292.51 × 2,348.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.52x = 10,079,424.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,079,424.15/2,864.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,518.71

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