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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.98, 3,240.50 and 1,339.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.98, 3,240.50 and 1,339.93 is: 1,849.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.98 : 3,240.50 = 1,339.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.98/3,240.50 = 1,339.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.98x = 3,240.50 × 1,339.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.98x = 4,342,043.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,342,043.17/2,347.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,849.27

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