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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.31, 3,239.33 and 1,299.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.31, 3,239.33 and 1,299.38 is: 1,793.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.31 : 3,239.33 = 1,299.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.31/3,239.33 = 1,299.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.31x = 3,239.33 × 1,299.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.31x = 4,209,097.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,209,097.92/2,347.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,793.16

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