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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.70, 3,518.26 and 1,112.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.70, 3,518.26 and 1,112.36 is: 1,666.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.70 : 3,518.26 = 1,112.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.70/3,518.26 = 1,112.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.70x = 3,518.26 × 1,112.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.70x = 3,913,551.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,913,551.32/2,348.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.26

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