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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.45, 3,521.42 and 1,113.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.45, 3,521.42 and 1,113.87 is: 1,671.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.45 : 3,521.42 = 1,113.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.45/3,521.42 = 1,113.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.45x = 3,521.42 × 1,113.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.45x = 3,922,404.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,922,404.10/2,346.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.63

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