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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.47, 3,520.16 and 1,047.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.47, 3,520.16 and 1,047.94 is: 1,572.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.47 : 3,520.16 = 1,047.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.47/3,520.16 = 1,047.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.47x = 3,520.16 × 1,047.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.47x = 3,688,906.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,688,906.36/2,346.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.11

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