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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.32, 3,497.45 and 1,236.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.32, 3,497.45 and 1,236.42 is: 1,854.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.32 : 3,497.45 = 1,236.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.32/3,497.45 = 1,236.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.32x = 3,497.45 × 1,236.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.32x = 4,324,310.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,324,310.95/2,332.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.08

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