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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.51, 3,520.74 and 1,250.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.51, 3,520.74 and 1,250.58 is: 1,876.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.51 : 3,520.74 = 1,250.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.51/3,520.74 = 1,250.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.51x = 3,520.74 × 1,250.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.51x = 4,402,967.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,402,967.03/2,346.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.39

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