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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,539.09, 3,803.39 and 2,326.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,539.09, 3,803.39 and 2,326.46 is: 3,484.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,539.09 : 3,803.39 = 2,326.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,539.09/3,803.39 = 2,326.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,539.09x = 3,803.39 × 2,326.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,539.09x = 8,848,434.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,848,434.70/2,539.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.89

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