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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.40, 3,496.12 and 1,235.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.40, 3,496.12 and 1,235.64 is: 1,852.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.40 : 3,496.12 = 1,235.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.40/3,496.12 = 1,235.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.40x = 3,496.12 × 1,235.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.40x = 4,319,945.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,319,945.72/2,332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,852.15

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