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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.25, 3,238.41 and 1,352.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.25, 3,238.41 and 1,352.51 is: 1,866.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.25 : 3,238.41 = 1,352.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.25/3,238.41 = 1,352.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.25x = 3,238.41 × 1,352.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.25x = 4,379,965.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,379,965.72/2,347.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.00

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