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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.98, 3,523.10 and 1,251.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.98, 3,523.10 and 1,251.05 is: 1,877.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.98 : 3,523.10 = 1,251.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.98/3,523.10 = 1,251.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.98x = 3,523.10 × 1,251.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.98x = 4,407,550.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,407,550.38/2,346.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.97

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