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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.50, 3,239.78 and 2,027.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.50, 3,239.78 and 2,027.39 is: 2,801.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.50 : 3,239.78 = 2,027.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.50/3,239.78 = 2,027.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.50x = 3,239.78 × 2,027.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.50x = 6,568,271.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,568,271.24/2,344.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,801.57

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