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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.09, 3,237.49 and 1,283.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.09, 3,237.49 and 1,283.91 is: 1,771.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.09 : 3,237.49 = 1,283.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.09/3,237.49 = 1,283.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.09x = 3,237.49 × 1,283.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.09x = 4,156,645.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,156,645.79/2,346.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.73

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