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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.59, 3,493.73 and 1,235.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.59, 3,493.73 and 1,235.66 is: 1,851.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.59 : 3,493.73 = 1,235.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.59/3,493.73 = 1,235.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.59x = 3,493.73 × 1,235.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.59x = 4,317,048.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,317,048.03/2,331.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,851.55

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