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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.37, 3,512.57 and 1,245.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.37, 3,512.57 and 1,245.58 is: 1,868.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.37 : 3,512.57 = 1,245.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.37/3,512.57 = 1,245.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.37x = 3,512.57 × 1,245.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.37x = 4,375,171.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,375,171.93/2,341.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,868.64

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