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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.07, 3,238.22 and 1,559.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.07, 3,238.22 and 1,559.83 is: 2,152.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.07 : 3,238.22 = 1,559.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.07/3,238.22 = 1,559.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.07x = 3,238.22 × 1,559.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.07x = 5,051,072.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,051,072.70/2,346.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,152.99

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