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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.57, 3,515.90 and 1,248.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.57, 3,515.90 and 1,248.99 is: 1,873.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.57 : 3,515.90 = 1,248.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.57/3,515.90 = 1,248.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.57x = 3,515.90 × 1,248.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.57x = 4,391,317.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,391,317.70/2,343.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,873.77

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