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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339, 3,508.87 and 1,169.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339, 3,508.87 and 1,169.09 is: 1,753.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339 : 3,508.87 = 1,169.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339/3,508.87 = 1,169.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339x = 3,508.87 × 1,169.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339x = 4,102,184.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,102,184.83/2,339
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.82

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