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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.76, 3,243.94 and 2,052.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.76, 3,243.94 and 2,052.56 is: 2,836.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.76 : 3,243.94 = 2,052.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.76/3,243.94 = 2,052.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.76x = 3,243.94 × 2,052.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.76x = 6,658,381.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,658,381.49/2,347.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,836.06

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