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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.78, 3,520.21 and 1,651.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.78, 3,520.21 and 1,651.76 is: 2,479.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.78 : 3,520.21 = 1,651.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.78/3,520.21 = 1,651.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.78x = 3,520.21 × 1,651.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.78x = 5,814,542.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,814,542.07/2,344.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,479.78

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