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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349, 3,518.40 and 1,114.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349, 3,518.40 and 1,114.56 is: 1,669.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349 : 3,518.40 = 1,114.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349/3,518.40 = 1,114.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349x = 3,518.40 × 1,114.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349x = 3,921,467.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,921,467.90/2,349
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.42

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