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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.50, 3,518.46 and 1,046.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.50, 3,518.46 and 1,046.34 is: 1,570.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.50 : 3,518.46 = 1,046.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.50/3,518.46 = 1,046.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.50x = 3,518.46 × 1,046.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.50x = 3,681,505.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,681,505.44/2,344.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.27

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