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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.59, 3,495.23 and 1,236.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.59, 3,495.23 and 1,236.66 is: 1,853.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.59 : 3,495.23 = 1,236.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.59/3,495.23 = 1,236.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.59x = 3,495.23 × 1,236.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.59x = 4,322,411.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,322,411.13/2,332.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.05

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