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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.47, 3,518.28 and 1,249.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.47, 3,518.28 and 1,249.59 is: 1,875.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.47 : 3,518.28 = 1,249.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.47/3,518.28 = 1,249.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.47x = 3,518.28 × 1,249.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.47x = 4,396,407.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,396,407.51/2,344.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.22

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