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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.95, 3,238.88 and 1,787.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.95, 3,238.88 and 1,787.84 is: 2,467.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.95 : 3,238.88 = 1,787.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.95/3,238.88 = 1,787.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.95x = 3,238.88 × 1,787.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.95x = 5,790,574.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,790,574.09/2,346.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,467.28

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