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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.44, 3,239.58 and 1,299.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.44, 3,239.58 and 1,299.53 is: 1,793.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.44 : 3,239.58 = 1,299.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.44/3,239.58 = 1,299.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.44x = 3,239.58 × 1,299.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.44x = 4,209,915.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,209,915.20/2,347.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,793.41

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