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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.60, 3,518.03 and 1,050.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.60, 3,518.03 and 1,050.98 is: 1,574.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.60 : 3,518.03 = 1,050.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.60/3,518.03 = 1,050.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.60x = 3,518.03 × 1,050.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.60x = 3,697,364.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,697,364.21/2,348.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.29

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