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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.33, 3,517.17 and 1,306.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.33, 3,517.17 and 1,306.81 is: 1,958.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.33 : 3,517.17 = 1,306.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.33/3,517.17 = 1,306.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.33x = 3,517.17 × 1,306.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.33x = 4,596,272.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,596,272.93/2,346.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958.92

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