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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.08, 3,497.10 and 1,236.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.08, 3,497.10 and 1,236.20 is: 1,853.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.08 : 3,497.10 = 1,236.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.08/3,497.10 = 1,236.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.08x = 3,497.10 × 1,236.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.08x = 4,323,097.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,323,097.53/2,332.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.75

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