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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.68, 3,491.47 and 1,233.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.68, 3,491.47 and 1,233.75 is: 1,849.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.68 : 3,491.47 = 1,233.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.68/3,491.47 = 1,233.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.68x = 3,491.47 × 1,233.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.68x = 4,307,601.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,307,601.11/2,329.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,849.01

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