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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.57, 3,519.65 and 1,306.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.57, 3,519.65 and 1,306.33 is: 1,959.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.57 : 3,519.65 = 1,306.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.57/3,519.65 = 1,306.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.57x = 3,519.65 × 1,306.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.57x = 4,597,818.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,597,818.85/2,346.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,959.38

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