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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.77, 3,238.86 and 1,352.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.77, 3,238.86 and 1,352.03 is: 1,865.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.77 : 3,238.86 = 1,352.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.77/3,238.86 = 1,352.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.77x = 3,238.86 × 1,352.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.77x = 4,379,019.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,379,019.69/2,346.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865.98

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