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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.75, 3,521.34 and 1,192.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.75, 3,521.34 and 1,192.50 is: 1,789.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.75 : 3,521.34 = 1,192.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.75/3,521.34 = 1,192.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.75x = 3,521.34 × 1,192.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.75x = 4,199,197.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,199,197.95/2,346.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,789.37

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