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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.29, 3,495.60 and 2,086.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.29, 3,495.60 and 2,086.26 is: 3,126.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.29 : 3,495.60 = 2,086.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.29/3,495.60 = 2,086.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.29x = 3,495.60 × 2,086.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.29x = 7,292,730.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,292,730.46/2,332.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.85

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