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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.94, 3,511.96 and 1,975

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.94, 3,511.96 and 1,975 is: 2,964.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.94 : 3,511.96 = 1,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.94/3,511.96 = 1,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.94x = 3,511.96 × 1,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.94x = 6,936,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,936,121/2,339.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,964.23

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