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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.21, 3,239.06 and 1,601.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.21, 3,239.06 and 1,601.28 is: 2,210.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.21 : 3,239.06 = 1,601.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.21/3,239.06 = 1,601.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.21x = 3,239.06 × 1,601.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.21x = 5,186,633.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,186,633.99/2,346.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.64

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