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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.75, 3,237.73 and 1,352.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.75, 3,237.73 and 1,352.01 is: 1,865.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.75 : 3,237.73 = 1,352.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.75/3,237.73 = 1,352.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.75x = 3,237.73 × 1,352.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.75x = 4,377,443.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,377,443.34/2,346.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865.32

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