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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.99, 3,229.47 and 1,501.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.99, 3,229.47 and 1,501.29 is: 2,071.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.99 : 3,229.47 = 1,501.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.99/3,229.47 = 1,501.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.99x = 3,229.47 × 1,501.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.99x = 4,848,371.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,848,371.02/2,340.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,071.08

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