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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,345.45, 3,519.92 and 1,112.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,345.45, 3,519.92 and 1,112.87 is: 1,670.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,345.45 : 3,519.92 = 1,112.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,345.45/3,519.92 = 1,112.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,345.45x = 3,519.92 × 1,112.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,345.45x = 3,917,213.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,917,213.37/2,345.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.13

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