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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.29, 3,498.84 and 1,358.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.29, 3,498.84 and 1,358.13 is: 2,037.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.29 : 3,498.84 = 1,358.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.29/3,498.84 = 1,358.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.29x = 3,498.84 × 1,358.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.29x = 4,751,879.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,751,879.57/2,332.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.43

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