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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.98, 3,514.86 and 1,304.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.98, 3,514.86 and 1,304.39 is: 1,953.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.98 : 3,514.86 = 1,304.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.98/3,514.86 = 1,304.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.98x = 3,514.86 × 1,304.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.98x = 4,584,741.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,584,741.71/2,346.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,953.46

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