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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,345.98, 3,519.06 and 1,047.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,345.98, 3,519.06 and 1,047.46 is: 1,571.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,345.98 : 3,519.06 = 1,047.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,345.98/3,519.06 = 1,047.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,345.98x = 3,519.06 × 1,047.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,345.98x = 3,686,074.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,686,074.59/2,345.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.23

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