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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.11, 3,229.19 and 1,708.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.11, 3,229.19 and 1,708.93 is: 2,359.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.11 : 3,229.19 = 1,708.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.11/3,229.19 = 1,708.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.11x = 3,229.19 × 1,708.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.11x = 5,518,459.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,518,459.67/2,339.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,359.21

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