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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.99, 3,239.09 and 2,026.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.99, 3,239.09 and 2,026.88 is: 2,800.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.99 : 3,239.09 = 2,026.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.99/3,239.09 = 2,026.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.99x = 3,239.09 × 2,026.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.99x = 6,565,246.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,565,246.74/2,343.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,800.89

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