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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.28, 3,237.77 and 1,351.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.28, 3,237.77 and 1,351.73 is: 1,865.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.28 : 3,237.77 = 1,351.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.28/3,237.77 = 1,351.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.28x = 3,237.77 × 1,351.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.28x = 4,376,602.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,376,602.32/2,346.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865.34

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