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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.39, 3,518.51 and 1,236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.39, 3,518.51 and 1,236.16 is: 1,852.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.39 : 3,518.51 = 1,236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.39/3,518.51 = 1,236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.39x = 3,518.51 × 1,236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.39x = 4,349,423.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,349,423.73/2,348.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,852.09

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