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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.25, 3,239.32 and 1,507.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.25, 3,239.32 and 1,507.31 is: 2,081.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.25 : 3,239.32 = 1,507.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.25/3,239.32 = 1,507.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.25x = 3,239.32 × 1,507.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.25x = 4,882,659.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,882,659.43/2,346.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,081.05

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