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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.13, 3,519.48 and 1,031.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.13, 3,519.48 and 1,031.40 is: 1,545.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.13 : 3,519.48 = 1,031.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.13/3,519.48 = 1,031.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.13x = 3,519.48 × 1,031.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.13x = 3,629,991.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,629,991.67/2,348.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.91

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