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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.88, 3,239.46 and 1,415.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.88, 3,239.46 and 1,415.72 is: 1,953.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.88 : 3,239.46 = 1,415.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.88/3,239.46 = 1,415.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.88x = 3,239.46 × 1,415.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.88x = 4,586,168.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,586,168.31/2,347.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,953.32

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