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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.42, 3,518.60 and 1,526.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.42, 3,518.60 and 1,526.28 is: 2,287.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.42 : 3,518.60 = 1,526.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.42/3,518.60 = 1,526.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.42x = 3,518.60 × 1,526.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.42x = 5,370,361.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,370,361.18/2,347.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,287.77

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