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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.36, 3,234.51 and 1,547.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.36, 3,234.51 and 1,547.27 is: 2,135.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.36 : 3,234.51 = 1,547.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.36/3,234.51 = 1,547.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.36x = 3,234.51 × 1,547.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.36x = 5,004,644.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,004,644.12/2,343.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135.67

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