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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.61, 3,516.82 and 1,303.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.61, 3,516.82 and 1,303.95 is: 1,955.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.61 : 3,516.82 = 1,303.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.61/3,516.82 = 1,303.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.61x = 3,516.82 × 1,303.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.61x = 4,585,757.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,585,757.44/2,344.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.87

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