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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.98, 3,519.18 and 1,046.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.98, 3,519.18 and 1,046.10 is: 1,569.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.98 : 3,519.18 = 1,046.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.98/3,519.18 = 1,046.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.98x = 3,519.18 × 1,046.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.98x = 3,681,414.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,681,414.20/2,344.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.91

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