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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.18, 3,521.98 and 1,031.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.18, 3,521.98 and 1,031.85 is: 1,548.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.18 : 3,521.98 = 1,031.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.18/3,521.98 = 1,031.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.18x = 3,521.98 × 1,031.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.18x = 3,634,152.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,634,152.48/2,347.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.31

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