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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.35, 3,226.95 and 1,499.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.35, 3,226.95 and 1,499.76 is: 2,068.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.35 : 3,226.95 = 1,499.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.35/3,226.95 = 1,499.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.35x = 3,226.95 × 1,499.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.35x = 4,839,650.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,839,650.53/2,339.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,068.80

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