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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.48, 3,521.72 and 1,116.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.48, 3,521.72 and 1,116.30 is: 1,673.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.48 : 3,521.72 = 1,116.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.48/3,521.72 = 1,116.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.48x = 3,521.72 × 1,116.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.48x = 3,931,296.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,931,296.04/2,349.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,673.26

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