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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.97, 3,519.60 and 1,308.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.97, 3,519.60 and 1,308.44 is: 1,961.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.97 : 3,519.60 = 1,308.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.97/3,519.60 = 1,308.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.97x = 3,519.60 × 1,308.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.97x = 4,605,167.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,605,167.83/2,347.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,961.34

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