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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.57, 3,517.12 and 1,047.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.57, 3,517.12 and 1,047.13 is: 1,569.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.57 : 3,517.12 = 1,047.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.57/3,517.12 = 1,047.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.57x = 3,517.12 × 1,047.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.57x = 3,682,874.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,682,874.38/2,346.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.47

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