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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.93, 3,238.02 and 1,415.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.93, 3,238.02 and 1,415.43 is: 1,952.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.93 : 3,238.02 = 1,415.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.93/3,238.02 = 1,415.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.93x = 3,238.02 × 1,415.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.93x = 4,583,190.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,583,190.65/2,346.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.85

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