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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,345.92, 3,518.40 and 1,046.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,345.92, 3,518.40 and 1,046.56 is: 1,569.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,345.92 : 3,518.40 = 1,046.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,345.92/3,518.40 = 1,046.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,345.92x = 3,518.40 × 1,046.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,345.92x = 3,682,216.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,682,216.70/2,345.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.63

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