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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.68, 3,516.31 and 1,248.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.68, 3,516.31 and 1,248.45 is: 1,872.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.68 : 3,516.31 = 1,248.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.68/3,516.31 = 1,248.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.68x = 3,516.31 × 1,248.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.68x = 4,389,925.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,389,925.59/2,344.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,872.29

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