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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.03, 3,516.21 and 1,305.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.03, 3,516.21 and 1,305.18 is: 1,956.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.03 : 3,516.21 = 1,305.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.03/3,516.21 = 1,305.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.03x = 3,516.21 × 1,305.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.03x = 4,589,286.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,589,286.97/2,346.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956.19

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