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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.94, 3,496.80 and 1,358.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.94, 3,496.80 and 1,358.32 is: 2,036.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.94 : 3,496.80 = 1,358.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.94/3,496.80 = 1,358.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.94x = 3,496.80 × 1,358.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.94x = 4,749,773.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,749,773.38/2,331.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.83

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