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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.04, 3,238.58 and 1,507.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.04, 3,238.58 and 1,507.82 is: 2,080.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.04 : 3,238.58 = 1,507.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.04/3,238.58 = 1,507.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.04x = 3,238.58 × 1,507.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.04x = 4,883,171.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,883,171.96/2,347.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,080.57

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