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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.76, 3,515.85 and 1,250.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.76, 3,515.85 and 1,250.40 is: 1,871.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.76 : 3,515.85 = 1,250.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.76/3,515.85 = 1,250.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.76x = 3,515.85 × 1,250.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.76x = 4,396,218.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,396,218.84/2,348.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,871.72

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