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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.50, 3,516.58 and 1,044.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.50, 3,516.58 and 1,044.88 is: 1,567.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.50 : 3,516.58 = 1,044.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.50/3,516.58 = 1,044.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.50x = 3,516.58 × 1,044.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.50x = 3,674,404.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,674,404.11/2,343.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.91

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