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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.60, 3,356.28 and 1,750.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.60, 3,356.28 and 1,750.32 is: 2,627.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.60 : 3,356.28 = 1,750.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.60/3,356.28 = 1,750.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.60x = 3,356.28 × 1,750.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.60x = 5,874,564.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,874,564.01/2,235.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,627.73

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