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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.89, 3,506.79 and 951.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.89, 3,506.79 and 951.59 is: 1,426.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.89 : 3,506.79 = 951.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.89/3,506.79 = 951.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.89x = 3,506.79 × 951.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.89x = 3,337,026.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,337,026.30/2,339.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.15

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