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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,345.10, 3,519.06 and 1,046.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,345.10, 3,519.06 and 1,046.53 is: 1,570.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,345.10 : 3,519.06 = 1,046.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,345.10/3,519.06 = 1,046.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,345.10x = 3,519.06 × 1,046.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,345.10x = 3,682,801.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,682,801.86/2,345.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.42

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