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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.59, 3,239.03 and 1,402.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.59, 3,239.03 and 1,402.96 is: 1,935.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.59 : 3,239.03 = 1,402.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.59/3,239.03 = 1,402.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.59x = 3,239.03 × 1,402.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.59x = 4,544,229.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,544,229.53/2,347.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,935.70

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