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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.64, 3,519.85 and 1,250.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.64, 3,519.85 and 1,250.64 is: 1,874.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.64 : 3,519.85 = 1,250.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.64/3,519.85 = 1,250.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.64x = 3,519.85 × 1,250.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.64x = 4,402,065.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,402,065.20/2,348.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.30

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