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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.43, 3,239.58 and 1,507.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.43, 3,239.58 and 1,507.50 is: 2,081.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.43 : 3,239.58 = 1,507.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.43/3,239.58 = 1,507.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.43x = 3,239.58 × 1,507.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.43x = 4,883,666.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,883,666.85/2,346.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,081.32

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