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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.89, 3,506.80 and 951.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.89, 3,506.80 and 951.60 is: 1,426.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.89 : 3,506.80 = 951.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.89/3,506.80 = 951.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.89x = 3,506.80 × 951.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.89x = 3,337,066.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,337,066.12/2,339.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.17

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