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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.08, 3,237.52 and 1,283.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.08, 3,237.52 and 1,283.85 is: 1,771.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.08 : 3,237.52 = 1,283.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.08/3,237.52 = 1,283.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.08x = 3,237.52 × 1,283.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.08x = 4,156,489.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,156,489.25/2,346.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.67

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