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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.78, 5,186.97 and 2,348.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.78, 5,186.97 and 2,348.70 is: 3,518.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.78 : 5,186.97 = 2,348.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.78/5,186.97 = 2,348.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.78x = 5,186.97 × 2,348.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.78x = 12,182,636.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,182,636.44/3,462.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,518.17

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