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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.98, 3,524.60 and 1,252.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.98, 3,524.60 and 1,252.05 is: 1,879.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.98 : 3,524.60 = 1,252.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.98/3,524.60 = 1,252.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.98x = 3,524.60 × 1,252.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.98x = 4,412,975.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,412,975.43/2,347.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.48

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