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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.52, 3,515.64 and 1,112.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.52, 3,515.64 and 1,112.16 is: 1,668.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.52 : 3,515.64 = 1,112.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.52/3,515.64 = 1,112.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.52x = 3,515.64 × 1,112.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.52x = 3,909,954.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,909,954.18/2,343.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.41

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