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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.76, 3,517.99 and 1,096.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.76, 3,517.99 and 1,096.47 is: 1,645.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.76 : 3,517.99 = 1,096.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.76/3,517.99 = 1,096.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.76x = 3,517.99 × 1,096.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.76x = 3,857,367.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,857,367.75/2,344.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.10

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