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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.67, 3,241.98 and 1,509.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.67, 3,241.98 and 1,509.83 is: 2,084.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.67 : 3,241.98 = 1,509.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.67/3,241.98 = 1,509.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.67x = 3,241.98 × 1,509.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.67x = 4,894,828.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,894,828.67/2,347.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,084.97

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