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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.62, 3,517.25 and 1,112.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.62, 3,517.25 and 1,112.28 is: 1,667.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.62 : 3,517.25 = 1,112.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.62/3,517.25 = 1,112.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.62x = 3,517.25 × 1,112.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.62x = 3,912,161.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,912,161.27/2,346.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.15

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