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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.34, 3,521.12 and 1,251.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.34, 3,521.12 and 1,251.48 is: 1,878.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.34 : 3,521.12 = 1,251.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.34/3,521.12 = 1,251.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.34x = 3,521.12 × 1,251.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.34x = 4,406,611.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,406,611.26/2,346.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.08

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