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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.80, 3,514.46 and 1,043.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.80, 3,514.46 and 1,043.54 is: 1,564.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.80 : 3,514.46 = 1,043.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.80/3,514.46 = 1,043.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.80x = 3,514.46 × 1,043.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.80x = 3,667,464.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,667,464.62/2,344.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.08

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