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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.92, 3,520.86 and 1,195.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.92, 3,520.86 and 1,195.48 is: 1,791.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.92 : 3,520.86 = 1,195.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.92/3,520.86 = 1,195.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.92x = 3,520.86 × 1,195.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.92x = 4,209,117.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,209,117.71/2,348.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.94

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