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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.66, 5,196.48 and 2,349.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.66, 5,196.48 and 2,349.31 is: 3,525.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.66 : 5,196.48 = 2,349.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.66/5,196.48 = 2,349.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.66x = 5,196.48 × 2,349.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.66x = 12,208,116.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,208,116.45/3,462.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.65

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