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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.48, 3,517.10 and 1,305.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.48, 3,517.10 and 1,305.89 is: 1,955.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.48 : 3,517.10 = 1,305.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.48/3,517.10 = 1,305.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.48x = 3,517.10 × 1,305.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.48x = 4,592,945.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,592,945.72/2,348.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.71

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