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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.34, 3,517.20 and 1,306.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.34, 3,517.20 and 1,306.84 is: 1,958.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.34 : 3,517.20 = 1,306.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.34/3,517.20 = 1,306.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.34x = 3,517.20 × 1,306.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.34x = 4,596,417.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,596,417.65/2,346.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958.97

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