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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.60, 3,519.06 and 1,612.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.60, 3,519.06 and 1,612.36 is: 2,420.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.60 : 3,519.06 = 1,612.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.60/3,519.06 = 1,612.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.60x = 3,519.06 × 1,612.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.60x = 5,673,991.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,673,991.58/2,344.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,420.03

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