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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.80, 3,515.16 and 1,191.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.80, 3,515.16 and 1,191.12 is: 1,783.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.80 : 3,515.16 = 1,191.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.80/3,515.16 = 1,191.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.80x = 3,515.16 × 1,191.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.80x = 4,186,977.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,186,977.38/2,347.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,783.36

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