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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.43, 3,238.97 and 1,352.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.43, 3,238.97 and 1,352.45 is: 1,866.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.43 : 3,238.97 = 1,352.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.43/3,238.97 = 1,352.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.43x = 3,238.97 × 1,352.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.43x = 4,380,522.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,380,522.02/2,347.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.10

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