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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.04, 3,518.12 and 1,236.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.04, 3,518.12 and 1,236.96 is: 1,854.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.04 : 3,518.12 = 1,236.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.04/3,518.12 = 1,236.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.04x = 3,518.12 × 1,236.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.04x = 4,351,773.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,351,773.72/2,347.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.15

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