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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.94, 4,895.76 and 2,347.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.94, 4,895.76 and 2,347.17 is: 3,520.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.94 : 4,895.76 = 2,347.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.94/4,895.76 = 2,347.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.94x = 4,895.76 × 2,347.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.94x = 11,491,181.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,491,181.00/3,263.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,520.65

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