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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.29, 3,521.40 and 1,048.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.29, 3,521.40 and 1,048.76 is: 1,573.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.29 : 3,521.40 = 1,048.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.29/3,521.40 = 1,048.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.29x = 3,521.40 × 1,048.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.29x = 3,693,085.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,693,085.86/2,347.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.34

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