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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,345.46, 3,519.74 and 1,250.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,345.46, 3,519.74 and 1,250.61 is: 1,876.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,345.46 : 3,519.74 = 1,250.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,345.46/3,519.74 = 1,250.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,345.46x = 3,519.74 × 1,250.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,345.46x = 4,401,822.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,401,822.04/2,345.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.74

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