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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.68, 3,517.34 and 1,112.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.68, 3,517.34 and 1,112.34 is: 1,667.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.68 : 3,517.34 = 1,112.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.68/3,517.34 = 1,112.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.68x = 3,517.34 × 1,112.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.68x = 3,912,477.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,912,477.98/2,346.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.24

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