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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.89, 3,487.62 and 1,504.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.89, 3,487.62 and 1,504.66 is: 2,253.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.89 : 3,487.62 = 1,504.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.89/3,487.62 = 1,504.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.89x = 3,487.62 × 1,504.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.89x = 5,247,682.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,247,682.31/2,328.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,253.30

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