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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.62, 3,227.11 and 2,259.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.62, 3,227.11 and 2,259.43 is: 3,116.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.62 : 3,227.11 = 2,259.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.62/3,227.11 = 2,259.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.62x = 3,227.11 × 2,259.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.62x = 7,291,415.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,291,415.43/2,339.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,116.50

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