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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.79, 3,524.66 and 1,116.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.79, 3,524.66 and 1,116.21 is: 1,675.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.79 : 3,524.66 = 1,116.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.79/3,524.66 = 1,116.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.79x = 3,524.66 × 1,116.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.79x = 3,934,260.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,934,260.74/2,348.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.02

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