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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.57, 3,518.37 and 1,998.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.57, 3,518.37 and 1,998.54 is: 2,996.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.57 : 3,518.37 = 1,998.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.57/3,518.37 = 1,998.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.57x = 3,518.37 × 1,998.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.57x = 7,031,603.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,031,603.18/2,346.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,996.55

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