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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,345.24, 3,519.59 and 1,112.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,345.24, 3,519.59 and 1,112.65 is: 1,669.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,345.24 : 3,519.59 = 1,112.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,345.24/3,519.59 = 1,112.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,345.24x = 3,519.59 × 1,112.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,345.24x = 3,916,048.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,916,048.65/2,345.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.79

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