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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.94, 3,521.62 and 1,702.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.94, 3,521.62 and 1,702.99 is: 2,555.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.94 : 3,521.62 = 1,702.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.94/3,521.62 = 1,702.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.94x = 3,521.62 × 1,702.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.94x = 5,997,283.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,997,283.64/2,346.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555.36

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