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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.06, 3,517.29 and 1,159.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.06, 3,517.29 and 1,159.38 is: 1,738.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.06 : 3,517.29 = 1,159.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.06/3,517.29 = 1,159.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.06x = 3,517.29 × 1,159.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.06x = 4,077,875.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,077,875.68/2,346.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.18

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