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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.38, 3,525.39 and 1,863.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.38, 3,525.39 and 1,863.54 is: 2,798.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.38 : 3,525.39 = 1,863.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.38/3,525.39 = 1,863.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.38x = 3,525.39 × 1,863.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.38x = 6,569,705.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,569,705.28/2,347.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,798.74

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