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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.11, 3,237.63 and 1,283.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.11, 3,237.63 and 1,283.86 is: 1,771.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.11 : 3,237.63 = 1,283.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.11/3,237.63 = 1,283.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.11x = 3,237.63 × 1,283.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.11x = 4,156,655.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,156,655.56/2,346.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.72

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