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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.82, 3,510.27 and 1,245.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.82, 3,510.27 and 1,245.24 is: 1,868.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.82 : 3,510.27 = 1,245.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.82/3,510.27 = 1,245.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.82x = 3,510.27 × 1,245.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.82x = 4,371,128.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,371,128.61/2,339.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,868.15

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