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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.75, 3,517.43 and 1,112.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.75, 3,517.43 and 1,112.41 is: 1,667.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.75 : 3,517.43 = 1,112.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.75/3,517.43 = 1,112.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.75x = 3,517.43 × 1,112.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.75x = 3,912,806.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,912,806.72/2,346.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.33

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