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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.52, 3,517.92 and 1,371.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.52, 3,517.92 and 1,371.68 is: 2,054.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.52 : 3,517.92 = 1,371.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.52/3,517.92 = 1,371.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.52x = 3,517.92 × 1,371.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.52x = 4,825,460.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,825,460.51/2,348.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,054.68

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