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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.02, 3,237.49 and 1,351.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.02, 3,237.49 and 1,351.50 is: 1,865.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.02 : 3,237.49 = 1,351.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.02/3,237.49 = 1,351.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.02x = 3,237.49 × 1,351.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.02x = 4,375,467.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,375,467.74/2,346.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865.06

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