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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.98, 3,520.71 and 2,247

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.98, 3,520.71 and 2,247 is: 3,369.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.98 : 3,520.71 = 2,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.98/3,520.71 = 2,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.98x = 3,520.71 × 2,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.98x = 7,911,035.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,911,035.37/2,347.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.29

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