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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.21, 3,240.62 and 1,508.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.21, 3,240.62 and 1,508.25 is: 2,082.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.21 : 3,240.62 = 1,508.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.21/3,240.62 = 1,508.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.21x = 3,240.62 × 1,508.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.21x = 4,887,665.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,887,665.12/2,347.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,082.33

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