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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.58, 3,502.14 and 1,751.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.58, 3,502.14 and 1,751.12 is: 2,621.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.58 : 3,502.14 = 1,751.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.58/3,502.14 = 1,751.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.58x = 3,502.14 × 1,751.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.58x = 6,132,656.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,132,656.45/2,339.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,621.26

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