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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.08, 3,514.16 and 1,247.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.08, 3,514.16 and 1,247.36 is: 1,871.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.08 : 3,514.16 = 1,247.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.08/3,514.16 = 1,247.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.08x = 3,514.16 × 1,247.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.08x = 4,383,422.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,383,422.62/2,342.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,871.59

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