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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.10, 3,498.60 and 1,357.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.10, 3,498.60 and 1,357.06 is: 2,035.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.10 : 3,498.60 = 1,357.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.10/3,498.60 = 1,357.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.10x = 3,498.60 × 1,357.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.10x = 4,747,810.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,747,810.12/2,332.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035.85

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