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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.93, 3,239.97 and 1,285.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.93, 3,239.97 and 1,285.46 is: 1,773.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.93 : 3,239.97 = 1,285.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.93/3,239.97 = 1,285.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.93x = 3,239.97 × 1,285.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.93x = 4,164,842.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,164,842.97/2,347.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.84

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