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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,539.23, 3,800.40 and 2,234.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,539.23, 3,800.40 and 2,234.75 is: 3,344.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,539.23 : 3,800.40 = 2,234.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,539.23/3,800.40 = 2,234.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,539.23x = 3,800.40 × 2,234.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,539.23x = 8,492,924.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,492,924.90/2,539.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.69

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