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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.97, 3,247.03 and 1,330.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.97, 3,247.03 and 1,330.83 is: 1,836.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.97 : 3,247.03 = 1,330.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.97/3,247.03 = 1,330.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.97x = 3,247.03 × 1,330.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.97x = 4,321,244.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,321,244.93/2,352.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.51

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