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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.51, 3,517.74 and 1,248.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.51, 3,517.74 and 1,248.58 is: 1,873.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.51 : 3,517.74 = 1,248.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.51/3,517.74 = 1,248.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.51x = 3,517.74 × 1,248.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.51x = 4,392,179.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,392,179.81/2,344.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,873.39

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