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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.52, 3,239.55 and 1,352.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.52, 3,239.55 and 1,352.78 is: 1,866.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.52 : 3,239.55 = 1,352.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.52/3,239.55 = 1,352.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.52x = 3,239.55 × 1,352.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.52x = 4,382,398.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,382,398.45/2,347.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.82

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