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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.40, 3,526.54 and 1,472.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.40, 3,526.54 and 1,472.60 is: 2,212.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.40 : 3,526.54 = 1,472.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.40/3,526.54 = 1,472.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.40x = 3,526.54 × 1,472.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.40x = 5,193,182.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,193,182.80/2,347.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,212.31

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