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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.06, 3,238.77 and 1,352.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.06, 3,238.77 and 1,352.30 is: 1,866.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.06 : 3,238.77 = 1,352.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.06/3,238.77 = 1,352.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.06x = 3,238.77 × 1,352.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.06x = 4,379,788.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,379,788.67/2,347.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.07

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