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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,501.82, 5,259.21 and 2,348.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,501.82, 5,259.21 and 2,348.38 is: 3,526.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,501.82 : 5,259.21 = 2,348.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,501.82/5,259.21 = 2,348.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,501.82x = 5,259.21 × 2,348.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,501.82x = 12,350,623.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,350,623.58/3,501.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.92

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