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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.56, 3,488.64 and 1,505.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.56, 3,488.64 and 1,505.35 is: 2,254.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.56 : 3,488.64 = 1,505.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.56/3,488.64 = 1,505.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.56x = 3,488.64 × 1,505.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.56x = 5,251,622.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,251,622.94/2,329.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,254.34

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