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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.58, 3,238.47 and 1,352.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.58, 3,238.47 and 1,352.18 is: 1,866.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.58 : 3,238.47 = 1,352.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.58/3,238.47 = 1,352.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.58x = 3,238.47 × 1,352.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.58x = 4,378,996.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,378,996.01/2,346.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.12

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