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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.54, 3,520.27 and 1,048.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.54, 3,520.27 and 1,048.01 is: 1,572.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.54 : 3,520.27 = 1,048.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.54/3,520.27 = 1,048.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.54x = 3,520.27 × 1,048.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.54x = 3,689,261.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,689,261.87/2,346.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.22

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