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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.06, 3,238.70 and 1,352.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.06, 3,238.70 and 1,352.14 is: 1,865.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.06 : 3,238.70 = 1,352.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.06/3,238.70 = 1,352.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.06x = 3,238.70 × 1,352.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.06x = 4,379,175.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,379,175.82/2,347.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865.81

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