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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.52, 3,506.17 and 1,241.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.52, 3,506.17 and 1,241.52 is: 1,860.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.52 : 3,506.17 = 1,241.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.52/3,506.17 = 1,241.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.52x = 3,506.17 × 1,241.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.52x = 4,352,980.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,352,980.18/2,339.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,860.63

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