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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.32, 3,525.30 and 2,055.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.32, 3,525.30 and 2,055.72 is: 3,087.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.32 : 3,525.30 = 2,055.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.32/3,525.30 = 2,055.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.32x = 3,525.30 × 2,055.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.32x = 7,247,029.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,247,029.72/2,347.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.36

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