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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.30, 3,520.28 and 1,192.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.30, 3,520.28 and 1,192.70 is: 1,787.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.30 : 3,520.28 = 1,192.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.30/3,520.28 = 1,192.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.30x = 3,520.28 × 1,192.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.30x = 4,198,637.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,198,637.96/2,348.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.95

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