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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.88, 3,516.72 and 1,193.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.88, 3,516.72 and 1,193.44 is: 1,788.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.88 : 3,516.72 = 1,193.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.88/3,516.72 = 1,193.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.88x = 3,516.72 × 1,193.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.88x = 4,196,994.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,196,994.32/2,346.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.33

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