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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,539.51, 3,504.99 and 2,341.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,539.51, 3,504.99 and 2,341.87 is: 3,232.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,539.51 : 3,504.99 = 2,341.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,539.51/3,504.99 = 2,341.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,539.51x = 3,504.99 × 2,341.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,539.51x = 8,208,230.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,208,230.93/2,539.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,232.21

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