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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.96, 3,511.49 and 1,245.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.96, 3,511.49 and 1,245.11 is: 1,868.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.96 : 3,511.49 = 1,245.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.96/3,511.49 = 1,245.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.96x = 3,511.49 × 1,245.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.96x = 4,372,167.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,372,167.53/2,339.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,868.48

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