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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.48, 3,519.48 and 1,252.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.48, 3,519.48 and 1,252.36 is: 1,877.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.48 : 3,519.48 = 1,252.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.48/3,519.48 = 1,252.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.48x = 3,519.48 × 1,252.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.48x = 4,407,655.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,407,655.97/2,347.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.61

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