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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.03, 3,537.07 and 1,247.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.03, 3,537.07 and 1,247.47 is: 1,872.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.03 : 3,537.07 = 1,247.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.03/3,537.07 = 1,247.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.03x = 3,537.07 × 1,247.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.03x = 4,412,376.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,412,376.75/2,357.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,872.01

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