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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.16, 3,516.78 and 1,248.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.16, 3,516.78 and 1,248.28 is: 1,872.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.16 : 3,516.78 = 1,248.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.16/3,516.78 = 1,248.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.16x = 3,516.78 × 1,248.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.16x = 4,389,926.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,389,926.14/2,344.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,872.71

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