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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.57, 3,239.45 and 1,299.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.57, 3,239.45 and 1,299.37 is: 1,793.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.57 : 3,239.45 = 1,299.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.57/3,239.45 = 1,299.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.57x = 3,239.45 × 1,299.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.57x = 4,209,237.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,209,237.65/2,347.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,793.02

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