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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.59, 3,238.79 and 1,551.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.59, 3,238.79 and 1,551.30 is: 2,140.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.59 : 3,238.79 = 1,551.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.59/3,238.79 = 1,551.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.59x = 3,238.79 × 1,551.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.59x = 5,024,315.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,024,315.03/2,347.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.20

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