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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.36, 3,520.92 and 1,250.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.36, 3,520.92 and 1,250.73 is: 1,876.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.36 : 3,520.92 = 1,250.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.36/3,520.92 = 1,250.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.36x = 3,520.92 × 1,250.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.36x = 4,403,720.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,403,720.27/2,346.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.83

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