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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.34, 3,513.38 and 1,246.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.34, 3,513.38 and 1,246.34 is: 1,867.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.34 : 3,513.38 = 1,246.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.34/3,513.38 = 1,246.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.34x = 3,513.38 × 1,246.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.34x = 4,378,866.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,378,866.03/2,344.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,867.85

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