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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.90, 3,516.41 and 1,248.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.90, 3,516.41 and 1,248.04 is: 1,872.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.90 : 3,516.41 = 1,248.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.90/3,516.41 = 1,248.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.90x = 3,516.41 × 1,248.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.90x = 4,388,627.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,388,627.85/2,343.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,872.36

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