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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.47, 3,499.38 and 1,359.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.47, 3,499.38 and 1,359.39 is: 2,039.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.47 : 3,499.38 = 1,359.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.47/3,499.38 = 1,359.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.47x = 3,499.38 × 1,359.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.47x = 4,757,022.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,757,022.18/2,332.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,039.48

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