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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.68, 3,494.57 and 1,356.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.68, 3,494.57 and 1,356.64 is: 2,033.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.68 : 3,494.57 = 1,356.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.68/3,494.57 = 1,356.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.68x = 3,494.57 × 1,356.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.68x = 4,740,857.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,740,857.93/2,331.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.24

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