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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,345.47, 3,519.78 and 1,250.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,345.47, 3,519.78 and 1,250.59 is: 1,876.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,345.47 : 3,519.78 = 1,250.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,345.47/3,519.78 = 1,250.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,345.47x = 3,519.78 × 1,250.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,345.47x = 4,401,801.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,401,801.67/2,345.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.72

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