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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.91, 3,240.65 and 1,353.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.91, 3,240.65 and 1,353.37 is: 1,867.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.91 : 3,240.65 = 1,353.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.91/3,240.65 = 1,353.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.91x = 3,240.65 × 1,353.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.91x = 4,385,798.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,385,798.49/2,347.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,867.96

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