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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.66, 3,238.99 and 1,507.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.66, 3,238.99 and 1,507.88 is: 2,079.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.66 : 3,238.99 = 1,507.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.66/3,238.99 = 1,507.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.66x = 3,238.99 × 1,507.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.66x = 4,884,012.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,884,012.57/2,348.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,079.49

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