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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.03, 3,239.35 and 1,676.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.03, 3,239.35 and 1,676.66 is: 2,314.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.03 : 3,239.35 = 1,676.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.03/3,239.35 = 1,676.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.03x = 3,239.35 × 1,676.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.03x = 5,431,268.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,431,268.18/2,347.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,314.11

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