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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.33, 3,519.99 and 1,657.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.33, 3,519.99 and 1,657.44 is: 2,486.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.33 : 3,519.99 = 1,657.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.33/3,519.99 = 1,657.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.33x = 3,519.99 × 1,657.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.33x = 5,834,172.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,834,172.23/2,346.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,486.51

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