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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.25, 3,237.72 and 1,450.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.25, 3,237.72 and 1,450.74 is: 2,001.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.25 : 3,237.72 = 1,450.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.25/3,237.72 = 1,450.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.25x = 3,237.72 × 1,450.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.25x = 4,697,104.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,697,104.77/2,347.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.11

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