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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.36, 3,518.60 and 1,046.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.36, 3,518.60 and 1,046.94 is: 1,569.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.36 : 3,518.60 = 1,046.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.36/3,518.60 = 1,046.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.36x = 3,518.60 × 1,046.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.36x = 3,683,757.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,683,757.85/2,346.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.99

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