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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.05, 3,519.68 and 1,048.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.05, 3,519.68 and 1,048.43 is: 1,572.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.05 : 3,519.68 = 1,048.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.05/3,519.68 = 1,048.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.05x = 3,519.68 × 1,048.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.05x = 3,690,115.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,690,115.26/2,346.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.91

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