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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.18, 3,495.30 and 1,237.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.18, 3,495.30 and 1,237.06 is: 1,854.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.18 : 3,495.30 = 1,237.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.18/3,495.30 = 1,237.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.18x = 3,495.30 × 1,237.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.18x = 4,323,895.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,323,895.82/2,332.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.01

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