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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,345.83, 3,519.65 and 1,046.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,345.83, 3,519.65 and 1,046.39 is: 1,569.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,345.83 : 3,519.65 = 1,046.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,345.83/3,519.65 = 1,046.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,345.83x = 3,519.65 × 1,046.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,345.83x = 3,682,911.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,682,911.58/2,345.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.98

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