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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.58, 3,507.92 and 951.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.58, 3,507.92 and 951.24 is: 1,426.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.58 : 3,507.92 = 951.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.58/3,507.92 = 951.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.58x = 3,507.92 × 951.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.58x = 3,336,869.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,336,869.06/2,339.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.27

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