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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.04, 3,516.62 and 1,235.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.04, 3,516.62 and 1,235.96 is: 1,852.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.04 : 3,516.62 = 1,235.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.04/3,516.62 = 1,235.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.04x = 3,516.62 × 1,235.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.04x = 4,346,401.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,346,401.66/2,346.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,852.65

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