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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.44, 3,496.08 and 1,357.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.44, 3,496.08 and 1,357.84 is: 2,036.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.44 : 3,496.08 = 1,357.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.44/3,496.08 = 1,357.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.44x = 3,496.08 × 1,357.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.44x = 4,747,117.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,747,117.27/2,331.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.13

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