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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.89, 3,504.87 and 1,239.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.89, 3,504.87 and 1,239.99 is: 1,860.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.89 : 3,504.87 = 1,239.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.89/3,504.87 = 1,239.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.89x = 3,504.87 × 1,239.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.89x = 4,346,003.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,346,003.75/2,335.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,860.53

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