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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.83, 3,514.88 and 1,247.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.83, 3,514.88 and 1,247.12 is: 1,871.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.83 : 3,514.88 = 1,247.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.83/3,514.88 = 1,247.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.83x = 3,514.88 × 1,247.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.83x = 4,383,453.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,383,453.34/2,341.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,871.81

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