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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.63, 3,242.39 and 1,600.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.63, 3,242.39 and 1,600.30 is: 2,210.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.63 : 3,242.39 = 1,600.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.63/3,242.39 = 1,600.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.63x = 3,242.39 × 1,600.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.63x = 5,188,792.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,188,792.77/2,347.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.23

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