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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.92, 3,521.12 and 1,050.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.92, 3,521.12 and 1,050.32 is: 1,575.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.92 : 3,521.12 = 1,050.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.92/3,521.12 = 1,050.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.92x = 3,521.12 × 1,050.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.92x = 3,698,302.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,698,302.76/2,347.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.14

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