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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.72, 3,521.61 and 1,115.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.72, 3,521.61 and 1,115.25 is: 1,672.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.72 : 3,521.61 = 1,115.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.72/3,521.61 = 1,115.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.72x = 3,521.61 × 1,115.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.72x = 3,927,482.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,927,482.16/2,347.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.89

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