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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,345.96, 3,520.49 and 1,251.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,345.96, 3,520.49 and 1,251.11 is: 1,877.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,345.96 : 3,520.49 = 1,251.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,345.96/3,520.49 = 1,251.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,345.96x = 3,520.49 × 1,251.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,345.96x = 4,404,520.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,404,520.24/2,345.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.49

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