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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.35, 3,519.60 and 1,616.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.35, 3,519.60 and 1,616.12 is: 2,423.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.35 : 3,519.60 = 1,616.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.35/3,519.60 = 1,616.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.35x = 3,519.60 × 1,616.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.35x = 5,688,078.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,688,078.35/2,347.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,423.19

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