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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.36, 3,237.86 and 1,351.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.36, 3,237.86 and 1,351.68 is: 1,865.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.36 : 3,237.86 = 1,351.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.36/3,237.86 = 1,351.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.36x = 3,237.86 × 1,351.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.36x = 4,376,550.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,376,550.60/2,346.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865.25

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