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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.05, 3,493.68 and 1,508.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.05, 3,493.68 and 1,508.68 is: 2,260.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.05 : 3,493.68 = 1,508.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.05/3,493.68 = 1,508.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.05x = 3,493.68 × 1,508.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.05x = 5,270,845.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,270,845.14/2,332.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,260.18

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