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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.50, 3,521.08 and 1,047.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.50, 3,521.08 and 1,047.88 is: 1,572.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.50 : 3,521.08 = 1,047.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.50/3,521.08 = 1,047.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.50x = 3,521.08 × 1,047.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.50x = 3,689,669.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,689,669.31/2,346.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.41

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