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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.52, 3,236.36 and 1,683.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.52, 3,236.36 and 1,683.18 is: 2,320.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.52 : 3,236.36 = 1,683.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.52/3,236.36 = 1,683.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.52x = 3,236.36 × 1,683.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.52x = 5,447,376.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,447,376.42/2,347.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,320.48

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