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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.72, 3,238.72 and 1,756.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.72, 3,238.72 and 1,756.22 is: 2,423.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.72 : 3,238.72 = 1,756.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.72/3,238.72 = 1,756.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.72x = 3,238.72 × 1,756.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.72x = 5,687,904.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,687,904.84/2,346.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,423.77

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