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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.23, 3,518.64 and 1,112.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.23, 3,518.64 and 1,112.48 is: 1,669.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.23 : 3,518.64 = 1,112.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.23/3,518.64 = 1,112.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.23x = 3,518.64 × 1,112.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.23x = 3,914,432.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,914,432.02/2,344.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.82

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