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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.24, 3,516.62 and 1,248.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.24, 3,516.62 and 1,248.12 is: 1,873.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.24 : 3,516.62 = 1,248.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.24/3,516.62 = 1,248.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.24x = 3,516.62 × 1,248.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.24x = 4,389,157.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,389,157.51/2,343.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,873.11

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