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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.84, 3,518.64 and 1,251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.84, 3,518.64 and 1,251 is: 1,875.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.84 : 3,518.64 = 1,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.84/3,518.64 = 1,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.84x = 3,518.64 × 1,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.84x = 4,401,818.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,401,818.64/2,346.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.64

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