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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.02, 3,515.15 and 1,247.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.02, 3,515.15 and 1,247.30 is: 1,872.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.02 : 3,515.15 = 1,247.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.02/3,515.15 = 1,247.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.02x = 3,515.15 × 1,247.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.02x = 4,384,458.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,384,458.50/2,342.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,872.09

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