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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.60, 3,496.37 and 1,292.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.60, 3,496.37 and 1,292.09 is: 1,938.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.60 : 3,496.37 = 1,292.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.60/3,496.37 = 1,292.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.60x = 3,496.37 × 1,292.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.60x = 4,517,600.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,517,600.77/2,330.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.39

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