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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.71, 3,520.73 and 1,309.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.71, 3,520.73 and 1,309.19 is: 1,962.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.71 : 3,520.73 = 1,309.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.71/3,520.73 = 1,309.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.71x = 3,520.73 × 1,309.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.71x = 4,609,290.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,609,290.18/2,348.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,962.48

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