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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.24, 3,239.86 and 1,551.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.24, 3,239.86 and 1,551.14 is: 2,141.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.24 : 3,239.86 = 1,551.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.24/3,239.86 = 1,551.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.24x = 3,239.86 × 1,551.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.24x = 5,025,476.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,025,476.44/2,347.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,141.02

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