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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.93, 3,240.05 and 1,285.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.93, 3,240.05 and 1,285.68 is: 1,774.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.93 : 3,240.05 = 1,285.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.93/3,240.05 = 1,285.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.93x = 3,240.05 × 1,285.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.93x = 4,165,668.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,165,668.71/2,347.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,774.18

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