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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.21, 3,239.12 and 1,284.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.21, 3,239.12 and 1,284.96 is: 1,773.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.21 : 3,239.12 = 1,284.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.21/3,239.12 = 1,284.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.21x = 3,239.12 × 1,284.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.21x = 4,162,156.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,162,156.60/2,347.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.23

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