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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.34, 3,239.30 and 1,285.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.34, 3,239.30 and 1,285.09 is: 1,773.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.34 : 3,239.30 = 1,285.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.34/3,239.30 = 1,285.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.34x = 3,239.30 × 1,285.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.34x = 4,162,777.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,162,777.51/2,347.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.41

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