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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.41, 3,503.05 and 1,297.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.41, 3,503.05 and 1,297.24 is: 1,942.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.41 : 3,503.05 = 1,297.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.41/3,503.05 = 1,297.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.41x = 3,503.05 × 1,297.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.41x = 4,544,294.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,544,294.43/2,339.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.50

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