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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.35, 3,239.88 and 1,550.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.35, 3,239.88 and 1,550.80 is: 2,140.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.35 : 3,239.88 = 1,550.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.35/3,239.88 = 1,550.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.35x = 3,239.88 × 1,550.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.35x = 5,024,405.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,024,405.90/2,347.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.46

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