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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.96, 3,521.36 and 1,253.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.96, 3,521.36 and 1,253.46 is: 1,880.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.96 : 3,521.36 = 1,253.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.96/3,521.36 = 1,253.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.96x = 3,521.36 × 1,253.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.96x = 4,413,883.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,413,883.91/2,346.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,880.68

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